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Vacuum generation with manual vacuum pump -VAS 6213-

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In certain cases, vacuum can be generated with the manual vacuum pump -VAS 6213- instead of with the engine or the vacuum pump.
  • To do this, connect manual vacuum pump -VAS 6213- to vacuum hose from connection -B- on brake servo vacuum gauge -VAS 6721-.
  • Open cut-off valve -B-.
  • Generate vacuum with hand vacuum pump -VAS 6213- until between 600 and 950 mbar is shown on brake servo vacuum gauge -VAS 6721-.
  • Then, carry out the corresponding checks.
Vacuum generation with manual vacuum pump -VAS 6213-

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