Vacuum Pump: Removing

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-- Remove the engine cover, refer to ENGINE COVER .

-- Remove the air filter housing, refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING .

-- Unclip the vacuum line -2- from the bracket -arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Vacuum Line

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-- Disconnect the vacuum hose -2-.

-- Remove bolts -1, 2 and 3-. Carefully swing coolant line slightly to the side.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolts

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CAUTION:

Danger of causing damage to the coolant line.

Do not change the shape of the coolant line.

-- Remove the high pressure pump, refer to HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .

-- Loosen the bolts -1- through -3- and remove the vacuum pump.

Fig 3: Loosen Bolts

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-- The bolt -2- remains because of limited space after loosening the vacuum pump.

NOTE:

Do not disassemble the vacuum pump.