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Vacuum Pump: Service and Repair




Brake Vacuum Pump









Removal and Installation

1. Remove the Motor Electronics Cooling System (MECS) coolant pump bolts and position the pump and ground strap aside.
- To install, tighten bolts to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).





2. Disconnect the vacuum pump electrical connector and detach the harness retainer from the vacuum pump bracket.

3. Remove the vacuum pump bracket nut.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

4. Remove the 2 vacuum pump bracket bolts.
- To install, tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

- Position the vacuum pump to detach the vacuum hose and remove the vacuum pump.

5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.