Brake Vacuum Pump: Removal

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1.

Remove the oil fill tube cap and the engine appearance cover.

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2.

Remove the RH fender splash shield. Refer to Front End Body Panels .

3.

Disconnect the vacuum tube and the wiring harness pin-type retainer.

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4.

NOTE: Do not use excessive force when removing the vacuum pump or the vacuum pump oil tube may be dislodged from the pump causing internal oil seal damage to the pump. If the oil tube becomes dislodged from the pump, a new vacuum pump must be installed.

NOTE: The upper/inboard vacuum pump bolt will remain in the vacuum pump housing when removing the vacuum pump.

Remove the 3 bolts and the brake vacuum pump.

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5.

NOTE: Do not use wire brushes, power abrasive discs or 3M™ Roloc ® Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) to clean the sealing surfaces of the engine block. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths. They also cause contamination that causes premature engine failure. Remove all traces of the gasket.

Using the specified materials and a plastic scraper, make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material. Refer to RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation in Engine System General Information .