GTI V6-2792cc 2.8L DOHC (AAA) (1996)
Air Injection Pump: Service and Repair
REMOVING AND INSTALLING AIR INLET VALVE AND PUMP MOTOR
CAUTION: On vehicles equipped with an anti-theft radio, obtain the correct radio activation code before disconnecting the battery.
REMOVING
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Make sure ignition is switched OFF.
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Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.
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Remove cover above radiator.
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Remove Air Cleaner (ACL).
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Remove headlights.
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Loosen lock carrier (radiator support) with attachments and pull forward slightly.
CAUTION:
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On vehicles with air conditioning, DO NOT open the A/C refrigerant circuit.
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Make sure that A/C refrigerant lines and hoses are NOT stretched, kinked or bent.
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Remove clamps from A/C refrigerant lines.
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Release tension in poly-ribbed belt, and remove tensioning roller.
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Remove Generator.
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Remove Intake Air hose from AIR Pump Motor (V101), and remove pressure hose between AIR Inlet Valve and AIR Pump Motor.
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Disconnect vacuum hose from AIR Inlet Valve.
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Disconnect dipstick tube from lower intake manifold.
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Disconnect AIR Inlet Valve from cylinder head.
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Disconnect 2-pin connectors from AIR Pump Motor and AIR Solenoid Valve (N112).
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Disconnect AIR Pump Motor from lifting eye.
INSTALLING
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Install in reverse order of removal.