Waste gate solenoid control valve - removal and refitting

Removal
1 The solenoid control valve is mounted on a bracket located underneath the ignition distributor (see illustration).

21.1 Waste gate solenoid control valve location (arrowed)
21.1 Waste gate solenoid control valve location (arrowed)

2 Disconnect the battery negative lead.

3 Disconnect the solenoid wiring multi-plug.

4 Identify and mark the hose locations at the solenoid connections, then remove the hoses.

5 Undo the retaining screws and remove the unit from its location.

Refitting
6 Refitting is a reversal of removal.

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