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Vacuum Pump

  1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
  2. Remove the under covers (A, B).

    Tightening torque: 

    9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

    Fig 1: Under Covers
    G07383547Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: When removing the under cover (B), unfasten the mounting bracket bolts and then remove the under cover and mounting bracket assembly.
  3. Disconnect the vacuum pump connector (A).
    Fig 2: Vacuum Pump Connector
    G07383548Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the vacuum hose (A).
    Fig 3: Vacuum Pump Hose
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  5. Loosen the vacuum pump bracket bolts (A), and then remove vacuum pump and bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    19.6 ~ 29.4 N.m (2.0 ~ 3.0 kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 21.7 lb-ft)

    Fig 4: Vacuum Pump Bracket Bolts
    G07383550Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the 2 bolts (B), and then remove the bracket from vacuum pump.