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Vacuum Pump: Service and Repair




Brake Vacuum Pump

Vacuum Pump - Hybrid Vehicles









1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

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





3. Remove the 2 lower A/C compressor bolts.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

4. Remove the 2 A/C compressor bracket bolts and the bracket.
- To install, tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).





5. Disconnect the vacuum pump electrical connector.

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

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

- Position the vacuum pump to release the clamp, detach the vacuum hose and remove the vacuum pump.

8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.