Secondary Air Injection Pump: Installation

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Transfer parts as necessary. Attach the pump and bracket assembly to the frame rail using the fasteners. Tighten the fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Connect the pump electrical connector. Install the outlet hose to the pump. Raise the sound insulator into position. Raise the front fender liner into position. Install the front fender liner fasteners. Install left front wheel assembly. Lower the vehicle.

Fig 1: Identifying Left Front Fender Liner (3.8L)

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Secure the AIR pump and bracket to the Frame mount with the nuts. Tighten the bolts securing the AIR pump mounting bracket to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Connect the AIR pump electrical connector.
Lightly lubricate inner edge of AIR exhaust hose. Attach the AIR exhaust hose to the AIR pump outlet port. Place the AIR exhaust hose pinch clamp around the AIR pump outlet port and exhaust hose connection. Install the left front fender liner. See LEFT FRONT FENDER LINER under MISCELLANEOUS. Install the left wheel assembly. Lower the vehicle.