Necessary preliminary tasks

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READ AND COMPLY WITH GENERAL INFORMATION.
Removing intake air manifold

IMPORTANT: Before starting work, press the brake pedal to the floor several times to reduce the vacuum pressure in the brake booster.
This makes it easier to detach the vacuum hose.

Unclip vacuum line from fixture (2).

Unfasten hose clip (1).

Release hose clamp (3) and disconnect vacuum line.

Installation:

Replace hose clamps.

Fig 1: Identifying Hose Clip, Fixture And Hose Clamp

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