Removing Vacuum Pump

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Disconnect vacuum line and electric line.
1. 1.1. Release plug-in coupling -1- at the vacuum line and pull it off the vacuum pipe.
2. 1.2. Remove vacuum line and electric line from the clip holder -2- .
Remove vacuum pipe.
Loosen and unscrew M6 x 12 screws -1- and pull the vacuum pipe -2- off the vacuum pump.

Fig 2: Identifying Vacuum Line And Electric Line From Clip Holder
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Remove vacuum pump.
Information

When you loosen the fastening screws, engine oil will run out of the vacuum pump. Place a suitable container underneath to collect the emerging engine oil. The engine-oil level must be checked and topped up afterwards (following installation).

Unscrew M6 x 20 external Torx screws -4- and remove the vacuum pump.

Make sure not to loosen the internal Torx screws.

Fig 3: Identifying Vacuum Pump With Screws
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