911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet (997) F6-3.6L (2006)
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Vacuum Pump: Service and Repair
Removing and installing vacuum pump
Information
A vacuum pump is used to create the vacuum for the brake booster.
Vacuum pump up to 2008 model (tandem pump)
Up to 2008 model, this vacuum pump, together with the oil suction pump on the right cylinder head, is designed as a tandem pump -3-. It is driven by
the outlet camshaft on the right cylinder bank.
Tandem pump on right side of cylinder head - up to 2008 model
Vacuum pump as of 2009 model (solo pump)
As of 2009 model, the vacuum pump -1- is designed as a solo pump.
Solo pump on right side of cylinder head - as of 2009 model (view from below)
It is driven by the outlet camshaft on the right cylinder bank.
Removing and installing vacuum pump
Removing vacuum pump - up to 2008 model
Information
When you loosen the fastening screws, engine oil will run out of the vacuum pump. Place a suitable container underneath to collect the emerging
engine oil. The engine-oil level must be checked and topped up afterwards (following installation).
1. Remove tandem pump -3- on the right side of the cylinder head.
1.1.
Loosen the vacuum line -2- (unscrew two internal Torx screws at the top -1-).
