Vacuum Pump, Removing And Installing, 2.0L TDI Engine: Removing

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Fig 1: Engine Covers

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-- Remove the engine cover.

-- Remove the diesel particulate filter pressure sensor -1- on the bracket.

Fig 2: Identifying Diesel Particulate Filter Pressure Sensor -1-, Pressure Sensor -2-

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-- Disconnect the wire -2- from the pressure sensor and carefully move it to the side.

-- Remove the double clip from the bracket.

-- Remove the pressure sensor bracket on the vacuum pump, 2 nuts.

NOTE:

There are two additional nuts under the pressure sensor bracket, which also must be removed.

-- Remove the coolant pipe from the vacuum pump stud and move it to the side.

-- Remove the vacuum hose from the vacuum pump.

-- Remove all the bolts on the vacuum pump sealing flange.

-- Remove the vacuum pump from the mount.