Preliminary Work

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Remove front cover (engine compartment) at the left and rear. → 700219 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT COVER (ENGINE COMPARTMENT)

Fig 1: Identifying V6 Vacuum Pump
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The vacuum pump is located on the cylinder head (cylinder 6) at the back, between the engine and plenum panel -arrow- .

Fig 2: Locating Vacuum Pump In Engine Compartment
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