11 72 000 Removing and installing/replacing air pump (N62)

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Remove upper section of intake filter housing. See 13 71 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING

Release retaining screws on coolant expansion tank. See 17 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RADIATOR (N62)

Remove suction filter housing.

Remove raw air housing.

Unlock and disconnect pressure and suction lines (1).

Loosen screws (2).

Loosen screw (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Suction Lines And Screws

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Remove front splash guard.

Remove trim panel at bottom right.

Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Unscrew bolt (3).

Remove air pump (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Air Pump, Plug And Bolt

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Unscrew nuts.

Unclip plug (1).

Remove holder from air pump.

Fig 3: Locating Air Pump Nuts With Plug

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