Vacuum Pump, Removing And Installing: Installing
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-- Clean the sealing surfaces.
-- Turn the vacuum pump coupling plate so that it engages in the camshaft groove when installing the vacuum pump.
-- Position the new seal on the vacuum pump and insert the two bolts. Position the vacuum pump with the seal on the cylinder head.
-- While doing so pay attention that it lays flush on the flange.
Further assembly is performed in the reverse order of the removal.