Removing vacuum pump - as of 2009 model
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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).
- Remove vacuum pump -1-
(solo pump on right side of cylinder head).
- 1.1. Disconnect vacuum pipe -2-
at the vacuum pump -1-
and on the engine.
Pull off vacuum pipe -2- at the vacuum pump -1- .
- 1.2. Unscrew external Torx screws (M6 x 20) -4- and remove the vacuum pump.
Make sure not to loosen the internal Torx screws.
- 1.1. Disconnect vacuum pipe -2-
at the vacuum pump -1-
and on the engine.