What all do I need to remove the VGT solenoid? and how hard is it to remove?

 

I would like to know this as well.

 

I got my new one in the mail the other day and want to put it in but dont know what all I need to do

 

12point 8mm socket and a short extension is all you need it pulls right out. may have to turn it back and forth a little bit.
no big deal

 

great thanks cheezit ill let yall know how it turns out the bolt looked rusted

 

Would you snap a few pics as you pull it apart and post 'em up here or email them to me please?

Superbikecj@gmail.com

 

hey there...so lastnight I finally got around to getting my vgt solenoid out....3 1/2 hours later.

So this is what happened...not pictures by the way...I broke my phone that I took pictures with while in the process of removing this darn thing.

1. Sprayed PB Blaster on 8mm 12 point bolt on the bottom of the solenoid bracket to help with the rusted bolt so it wouldnt snap in two.

2. Remove the bracket and bolt and set aside. Now you should see the solenoid sitting there. Make sure to unplug the pigtail before removing also.

3. Twist and pull the solenoid. It will be somewhat difficult to pull out for the reason that there are 5 O-Rings on the VGT Solenoid Stem.

(This is when it got interesting for me. When I twisted and pulled the solenoid electronic end it seperated from the stem end inside the turbo.

If this should happen to you GOOD LUCK! No there is a easy fix for this although it took me a little longer. What I ended up doing is removing the *intake, *dropping down the Degas bottle, *Pulled wiring cowl and wires towards front of truck to get more room.

If you look at the part of the stem that is stuck in the turbo you will see a small tube inside us needle nose to grab that, should slid right out. After that there will be a spring to remove that should slide right out. Now back to the main stem body there is a very small lip sticking out. DON'T bother with vice grips, needle nose or anything else to try and pull it out. Grap your self a 90 degree bend mechanics pick and a flash light. Look inside the inner part of the stem there should be two holes about 1/2 inch back, stick the pick in one of these two holes. I also put a pair of vice grips on the pick to help with pulling.

Now that you have located the hole and got pick in hand you may want someone to help you if not you can still do it yourself but grab a Flat Head Screwdriver, one with a somewhat thin tip but something you can pry with. The screw driver will go where this lip is at on the outside. The lip is only about a 25 cent coins width. Pull on the pick as hard as you can while pushing down or your partner pushing down on the lip when they see the slightest opening to do so. Once you get the flat head in push towards the drivers side to pry the solenoid stem out. It will also help to assist with the pick on prying. It should eventually pop out!)

4. Once the solenoid is removed take the new one and put some oil on all the O-Rings.

5. Push the solenoid into the hole.

6. Place bracket and bolt over solenoid making sure that the electronic plug is at the 1 o'clock (bracket will help align it).

7. Tighten down bolt. Bracket will push solenoid in and you may hear a pop thats when you know shes all the way in.

8. Put everything back where it was and remove all tools.

9. Put key in ignition, wait for start light to go off and fire your beast up!

GOOD LUCK and thanks for all y'alls help here!

 

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