Brake System

Vacuum Pump Repair Procedures

17steps
~102min
4/5difficulty
010203040505.94N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Removal

Gamma 1.6 T-GDi
  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
  2. Remove the lower covers (A).

    Tightening torque: 3.9 ~ 5.9 N·m

  3. Disconnect the vacuum pump connector (A).
  4. Disconnect the vacuum hose (B).
  5. Loosen the vacuum pump bracket bolts (A), then remove the vacuum pump and bracket.

    Tightening torque: 6 ~ 8 N·m

  6. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  7. Disconnect the wiring connectors and harness clamps, and remove the brackets around the vacuum pump.
  8. Remove the intake hose. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")
  9. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (A).
  10. Disconnect the vacuum hose (A).
  11. Remove the water outlet fitting. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Coolant Temperature Control Assembly")
  12. Remove the wiring bracket (A), then remove the vacuum pump (B).

    Tightening torque: 18.6 ~ 23 N·m

  13. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Kappa 1.0 T-GDi

Inspection

  1. Check the brake system warning lamp with the ignition in the ON position.
  2. Make sure the brake system warning lamp goes off after releasing the parking brake with a sufficient brake fluid level. If the brake system warning lamp remains on, check the following items.
    1. Does the brake system warning lamp illuminate within 5 seconds after turning the ignition on?
      ▶ Reconnect the vacuum pump connector after removing it. If the brake warning lamp illuminates within 5 seconds after turning the ignition on, replace the vacuum pump.
      ▶ Check 2).
    2. Does the brake system warning lamp illuminate for 45 to 55 seconds?
      ▶ The brake vacuum switch is in normal condition.
      ▶ Check 3).
    3. Does the brake system warning lamp illuminate for 15 to 30 seconds after disconnecting the vacuum hose from the brake booster?
      ▶ Replace the vacuum pump.
      ▶ The vacuum pump is in normal condition.

Installation

  1. Installation is the reverse of removal.
  2. Tighten the vacuum pump mounting bolts to the specified torque.

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