Vacuum Pump

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Removing

-- Remove the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER .

-- Remove the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING .

-- Remove the high pressure pump. Refer to HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .

-- Remove the ground wire -3- and bolt -4-.

Fig 1: Identifying Vacuum Line -1-, Ground Wire -3- And Bolt -4-

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-- Remove the vacuum hose -1- from the vacuum pump.

Fig 2: Identifying Vacuum Pump, Ground Cable, Electrical Connector And Coolant Hoses

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

Fig 3: Identifying Vacuum Pump Bolts

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NOTE:

Do not disassemble the vacuum pump.

Installing

Tightening specifications, refer to CYLINDER HEAD OVERVIEW .

Installation is the reverse of removal, noting the following:

-- Clean the sealing surfaces.

-- Install the seal on the vacuum pump, install the 2 bolts and then mount it to the cylinder head.