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fordy



Member Since: 13 Jul 2024
Location: Tasmania
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Australia 2003 Range Rover HSE Td6 Galway Green
L322 TD6 Air Suspension Solenoid Removal

G'Day Folks,
I've got an L322 currently sat on its arse with an air suspension issue.
One year ago I replaced the gaskets, etc in the compressor (Bagpipe Andy kit) and all was working fine.
Last week the rear suspension stopped working - It went all the way down and stayed there.
My elcheapo diag tool reports "Reservoir Pressure Static When Filling" so I'm guessing there may be an issue with the valve block solenoids.
I have ordered the O'Ring kit from 4x4Airseals to hopefully resolve the problem.

I'm currently in the process of removing the 3 solenoids. The front and rear came out very easily but I've run into a problem trying to remove the middle solenoid next to the air reservoir tank.
I have released 5 of the air pipes with the 12mm nut but there is a 6th pipe that doesn't have a nut and I can't work out how to release it from the solenoid housing.
Please see picture attached...
Can anyone tell me how to release this pipe?
Many Thanks[/b]

Post #696084 13th Jul 2024 4:55am
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Joe90



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You failed to upload your image Confused

See here for when I had mine apart (many years ago)

Re-reading indicates that all six pipes had a 12mm nut on them ?

Perhaps one of yours has a push/pull fitting ?

https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic27157...ck+removal .
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Post #696139 13th Jul 2024 11:32pm
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fordy



Member Since: 13 Jul 2024
Location: Tasmania
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Australia 2003 Range Rover HSE Td6 Galway Green

Thanks for your reply.
There are definitely 5 pipes with the 12mm nut and a 6th pipe with out a nut.
I've pushed and pulled and twisted but the bloody thing won't move - I'm worried if I keep trying I may damage the pipe or solenoid.
I've spent hours searching YouTube for the magic instruction on how to release the pipe but can't find anything.

I may have to try and do the O'Ring replacements with the solenoid still connected to the pipe.

I appreciate your help.
Cheers

Post #696142 14th Jul 2024 3:21am
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fordy



Member Since: 13 Jul 2024
Location: Tasmania
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Australia 2003 Range Rover HSE Td6 Galway Green

SUCCESS!!!

I have solved the issue.
It did turn out to be a 'push release' mechanism that I unfortunately broke off with a flat screwdriver trying to prize the pipe out - Stupid me.
There was however enough of the push fitting exposed that I could push it in with a small flat screwdriver and release the pipe.

Next challenge is to work out it the pipe can be re-secured with the push fitting mechanism remaining or if I need to replace the fitting.

Post #696143 14th Jul 2024 4:17am
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Joe90



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Well done (sort of Sad ) If you are lucky it may push back in and hold. .
Experience is the only genuine knowledge, but as time passes, I have forgotten more than I can remember Wink
Volvo V70 P2 2006 2.4 Petrol 170bhp Estate SE
MG Midget Mk1 1962

Previous: L322 Range Rover TDV8 3.6 2008; L322 Range Rover TD6 3.0 2002; P38A Range Rover V8 1999

Post #696154 14th Jul 2024 9:09am
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