Removing Oil Pressure Control Valve (Solenoid Valve) On 4.8-Litre Dfi Engines

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The oil pressure control valve is fitted in the oil guide housing under the generator between the engine carrier -1- and oil filter -2- .

Fig 1: Identifying Installation Position Of Oil Pressure Control Valve

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Carefully grip the cable plug on the oil pressure control valve with a pointed-nose pliers and release it. Pull off cable plug.
Expose cable and set it aside. -cable-

Fig 2: Identifying Cable On Front Of Oil Pressure Control Valve
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Remove screws on joint flange. -1-
Carefully lever off the joint flange with a screwdriver → Overcome the resistance of the two sealing rings on the oil pressure control valve while doing this.

Fig 3: Levering Off Joint Flange
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Fit special socket socket-wrench insert 9753 on a ratchet through the opening in the oil guide housing and loosen cap screw on oil pressure control valve.

Fig 4: Fitting Special Socket Socket-Wrench Insert 9753 On Ratchet Using Special Socket
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Grip oil pressure control valve with a relay puller 9235 and turn carefully to remove it.

Fig 5: Removing/Fitting Oil Pressure Control Valve
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