Necessary preliminary tasks

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Read and comply with GENERAL INFORMATION .

IMPORTANT: Do not kink vacuum line. Vacuum line and brake lines must not touch each other in area of brake booster!

Detach vacuum line from brake booster.

Fig 1: Detaching Vacuum Line From Brake Booster

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Installation: Check seal, replace if necessary.

Pull off vacuum hose. Unclip vacuum line from holder. Disconnect snap fastener and remove vacuum line. Installation: Snap fastener must be felt and heard to snap into place.

Fig 2: Identifying Snap Fastener And Vacuum Line

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