Brake Booster Vacuum Pump: Removing

-- Remove the engine cover with air filter. Refer to ENGINE COVER WITH AIR FILTER .

-- Remove the battery and the battery tray. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Remove the intake air guide bolts -arrows- from the lock carrier.

Fig 1: Identifying Air Guide On Lock Carrier

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-- Remove the connecting pipe -4-. To do so, disconnect the vent hose -1- from the oil filter bracket, and if present the vent hose -2- from the Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump motor (compress the securing ring) and remove the spring clamp -3-.

Fig 2: Identifying Air Hoses And Are Fitted Securely

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-- Unclip the wiring harness from the bracket -2-.

Fig 3: Locating 3 Bolts And Vacuum Pump

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-- Remove the bolt -3- for the coolant pipe.

-- Disconnect the vacuum hose -1-.

-- Remove the 3 bolts -arrows- and remove the vacuum pump.

-- Remove the old gasket.