Purge Control Solenoid Valve 1

Remove the collector cover.
1. Remove the clip (A).
2. Hold the shaded area (B) by hand and carefully pull the RH side (C) upward.
3. Hold the shaded area (D) by hand and carefully pull the LH side (E) upward.
Fig 1: Removing Collector Cover
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Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Remove the brake vacuum pump. Ref. to BRAKE>Brake Vacuum Pump>REMOVAL .
Remove the bolt which secures the solenoid valve bracket from the intake manifold.

Fig 2: Locating Solenoid Valve Bracket From Intake Manifold With Bolt
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Remove the nut which secures the purge control solenoid valve 1 to the solenoid valve bracket.

Fig 3: Locating Solenoid Valve Bracket Nut
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Disconnect the connector (A) and vacuum hose (B) from the purge control solenoid valve 1, and remove the purge control solenoid valve 1.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Connector And Vacuum Hose From Purge Control Solenoid Valve 1

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