Vacuum Pump, FSI V6: Removing
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-- Remove the engine covers carefully from the retaining pins, one after another.
-- Loosens the hose clamp on the vacuum hose.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the vacuum hose. Replace the vacuum hose if damaged.
-- Remove the vacuum hose form the vacuum pump.
-- Remove all the bolts on the vacuum pump sealing flange.
-- Remove the vacuum pump from the mount.