Vacuum Pump, Removing And Installing, 3.0L TDI Engine: Removing

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Fig 1: Engine Covers, Removal

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-- Remove the engine cover carefully from the retaining pins, one after another.

-- Remove the right diagonal tower brace.

-- Loosens the hose clamp on the vacuum hose.

-- Remove the vacuum hose -1- from the pump -3-.

Fig 2: Identifying Vacuum Hose Behind The Plenum Chamber Bulkhead

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NOTE:

Do not remove the vacuum hose on the plenum chamber bulkhead -2-.

CAUTION:

Do not damage the vacuum hose. Replace the vacuum hose if damaged.

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

Fig 3: Identifying Vacuum Pump Sealing Flange Bolts

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-- Remove the vacuum pump from the mount.