Pump, Vacuum: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Fiat 500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Air Cleaner Assembly, Intake Hose, Fittings & Clamp

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Remove the air cleaner body (1). Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL .

Fig 2: PCV Hose, Vent Hose, Oil Separator Housing & Bolts
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Disconnect the PCV hose (1) from the intake manifold.
Disconnect the vent hose (3) from the cylinder head cover.
Remove three bolts (2) and remove the oil separator housing (4) from the cylinder head cover.

Fig 3: Positive Cable Terminal, Negative Cable Terminal, Fastener & Battery
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CAUTION:
When servicing components near the vacuum pump, avoid contact with the plastic nipple that connects the vacuum pump to the brake booster hose. It is possible to crack the plastic nipple resulting in a brake booster vacuum leak.
Remove the battery (4). Refer to BATTERY, REMOVAL .

Fig 4: Oil Separator Housing Bracket & Fasteners
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Remove two bolts (2), one nut (3) and reposition the oil separator housing bracket (1).

Fig 5: Vacuum Pump & Bolts
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NOTE:
Oil may leak from the vacuum pump drive when the pump is removed. Place a shop towel under the pump to prevent oil leakage onto the engine or transmission assembly.
Disconnect the vacuum line from the pump (1).
Remove the vacuum pump mounting bolts (2) and the vacuum pump (1).

Fig 6: Vacuum Pump Gasket
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Remove and discard the vacuum pump gasket (1). Note the location of the pump drive tab.

Fig 7: Vacuum Fitting & Screw
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If required, remove the screw (1) and the vacuum fitting (2).

Fig 8: Vacuum Fitting O-Ring Seal
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The vacuum fitting O-ring seal (1) can be reused if not damaged.