Removing The Vacuum Nipple, Continued

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Fig 1: Hose Clips Installed On Engine Coolant Hoses

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Place paper under the vacuum nipple to absorb any coolant leakage. Install hose clips on the engine coolant hoses.

Remove the hose clamps on the engine coolant hoses. Disconnect the engine coolant hoses from the nipple.

Fig 2: Locating Hose Clamp

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Remove the hose clamp from the plastic hose nipple on the oil trap. Pull the plastic hose out from the insulation.

NOTE:

If the white plastic nipple comes off and remains in the rubber hose it must be removed.

Fig 3: Screwing Screw Into Nipple

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If the nipple breaks, it must be removed. It must not be pressed into the hose.

HINT: Secure the hose above the clamp. Use pliers.

Carefully screw a self-tapping screw into the nipple. The inner diameter of the nipple is 2.7 mm . Remove the clamp. Pull out the broken nipple.