Vacuum Pump, Removing And Installing, Vehicle With 3.0L TFSI Engine: Removing

-- Remove the lower air duct pipe. Refer to appropriate Turbocharger article, Charge Air System; Air Duct Pipe, Removing and Installing .

-- Loosen the hose clamp -1-, remove the vacuum line and do not damage it while doing so.

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