Control Valve Upper Body: Disassembly

1. 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: Identifying 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

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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: Placing Mating Surface Of Valve Facedown

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2. Remove valves at retainer plates.

1. Pry out retainer plate with wire paper clip.
   Fig 5: Removing 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: Placing Mating Surface Of Valve Facedown

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