Vacuum Pump Removal/Installation: Notes

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Remove the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] ).
Remove the battery. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] ).
Set the PCM wiring harness out of the way.
Disconnect the vacuum hose from the vacuum pump. (See VACUUM HOSE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove in the order shown in the table.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 1: Exhaust CMP Sensor Connector And Wiring Harness, Vacuum Pump, Hose, O Ring And Bolt With Torque Specifications