Vacuum Pump: Removing

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-- Remove the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER .

-- Remove the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING .

-- Remove the high pressure pump. Refer to HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .

-- Remove the nut and ground wire -3- and remove the bolt -4-.

Fig 1: Identifying Vacuum Line, Ground Wire And Bolt

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-- Disconnect the vacuum hose -1- from the vacuum pump.

Fig 2: Identifying Vacuum Pump, Ground Cable, Electrical Connector And Coolant Hoses

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the vacuum pump.

Fig 3: Identifying Vacuum Pump Bolts

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NOTE: Do not disassemble the vacuum pump.