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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2007A3 (8PA) L4-2.0L TURBO (BPY)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLHYDRAULIC SYSTEMSERVICE AND REPAIRVACUUM PUMP
2007 Audi A3 (8PA) L4-2.0L Turbo (BPY)
Vacuum Pump
2007 Audi A3 (8PA) L4-2.0L Turbo (BPY)SECTION Vacuum Pump
Vacuum Pump
The vacuum pump is mechanically driven.
Removing
The vacuum pump is installed on the engine on the left side.
- Remove the engine cover.
- Disconnect the connector - 1 - on the mass airflow sensor.
- Disconnect the ventilation hose - 3 -.
- Remove the cover from the air filter housing.
- Disconnect the air guide at the clamp - 2 -.
- Move the air guide to the side.
- Remove the vacuum hose form the vacuum pump.
Be careful not to damaged the vacuum hose. Replace the vacuum hose if damaged.
- Remove the screws on the vacuum pump sealing flange.
- Remove the vacuum pump from the vehicle.
Installing
• Replace the seal.
Make sure the seal is correctly installed.
- Position the vacuum pump tappet so it engages in the groove on the camshaft when vacuum pump is installed.
- Insert the vacuum pump.
- Install and tighten all the bolts on the vacuum pump sealing flange to 9 Nm.
- Connect the vacuum hose to the vacuum pump.
- Install air guide.
- Secure air guide with the clamp - 2 -.
- Install cover on the air filter housing.
- Install ventilation hose - 3 -.
- Connect the connector - 1 - to the mass airflow sensor.
- Install the engine cover.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.