Control Valve Upper Body: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove valves at retainer plates.
- Do not use a magnetic pick-up tool.
  
  Fig 1: Disassembly (1 Of 4)
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
1. Use a screwdriver to remove retainer plates.
  
  Fig 2: Disassembly (2 Of 4)
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
2. Remove retainer plates while holding spring, plugs or sleeves.
  - Remove plugs slowly to prevent internal parts from jumping out.
    
    Fig 3: Disassembly (3 Of 4)
    Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
3. Place mating surface of valve body face down, and remove internal parts.
  - If a valve is hard to remove, place valve body face down and lightly tap it with a soft hammer.
  - Be careful not to drop or damage valves and sleeves.
    
    Fig 4: Disassembly (4 Of 4)
    Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.