Wastegate Control Solenoid Valve: Removal

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Remove the vacuum hose from clip (A), and remove the bolt (B) which secures the wastegate control solenoid valve.
Remove the bolts (C) which secure solenoid valve bracket onto intake manifold.

Fig 2: Locating Solenoid Valve Bracket Mounting Bolts
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Disconnect the connector (A) from the waste-gate control solenoid valve.
Disconnect the vacuum hose (B) and air control hose (C) from the wastegate control solenoid valve, and remove the wastegate control solenoid valve.

Fig 3: Identifying Wastegate Control Solenoid Valve Vacuum And Air Control Hoses
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