Control Valve Upper Body: Disassembly

Remove valves at parallel pins.
- Do not use a magnetic pick-up tool.
Fig 1: Removing Valves At Parallel Pins
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1. Use a wire paper clip to push out parallel pins.
  
  Fig 2: Pushing Out Parallel Pins Using Wire Paper Clip
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2. Remove parallel pins while pressing their corresponding plugs and sleeves.
  - Remove plug slowly to prevent internal parts from jumping out.
  Fig 3: Removing Parallel Pins While Pressing Their Corresponding Plugs
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3. Place mating surface of valve facedown, and remove internal parts.
  - If a valve is hard to remove, place valve body facedown and lightly tap it with a soft hammer.
  - Be careful not to drop or damage valves and sleeves.
  Fig 4: Tapping Valve Body With Hammer
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Remove valves at retainer plates.
1. Pry out retainer plate with wire paper clip.
  
  Fig 5: Prying Out Retainer Plate With Wire Paper Clip
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2. Remove retainer plates while holding spring.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Retainer Plates While Holding Spring
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3. Place mating surface of valve facedown, and remove internal parts.
  - If a valve is hard to remove, lightly tap valve body with a soft hammer.
  - Be careful not to drop or damage valves, sleeves, etc.
  Fig 7: Tapping Valve Body With Hammer
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