Removing Recirculating Air Valve

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The procedure for removing and installing the recirculating air valve is described using cylinder bank 1-3 as an example.
The recirculating air valve for cylinder bank 4-6 is removed and installed in the same way.

Loosen spring band clamps -2- and pull off the recirculating air valve.
1. 1.1. Cut open the clamp -1- and pull off the vacuum hose.
Fig 1: Identifying Clamps On Recirculating Air Valve
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Remove the recirculating air valve.