Vacuum Hose Removal/Installation

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Remove the battery. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Pinch open the clamp using pliers and disconnect the vacuum hose.

Fig 1: Vacuum Hose And Clamp
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Detach the vacuum hose from the clip.

Fig 2: Vacuum Hose And Clip
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Pinch open the clamp using pliers and disconnect the vacuum hose.

Fig 3: Clamp And Vacuum Hose
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the vacuum hose.
Install in the reverse order of removal.