Audi Q3: Vacuum Pump, Removing and Installing
Vacuum Pump, Removing and Installing, Vehicles with 2.0L TFSI Engine
Removing
- Remove the engine cover, refer to → Rep. Gr.10; Engine Cover; Engine Cover, Removing and Installing.
- Remove the air filter housing, refer to → Engine Mechanical, Fuel Injection and Ignition; Rep. Gr.24; Air Filter; Air Filter Housing, Removing and Installing.
- Remove the high pressure pump, refer to → Rep. Gr.24; High Pressure Pump; High Pressure Pump, Removing and Installing.
- Remove the bolt -1- for the coolant line and the bolt -2- for the ground cable.
- Remove and free up the vacuum hoses -2- from the vacuum pump -1-.
Caution
Be careful not to damage the vacuum hoses. Replace the vacuum hose if damaged.
- Remove the bolts -arrows- on the vacuum pump sealing flange.
- Pull the vacuum pump from the mount and remove.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
Note
Replace the seal.
- Make sure the seal is correctly installed.
- Turn the vacuum pump yoke -1- so it engages in the groove on the camshaft when positioning the vacuum pump -arrows-.
- Install the engine cover, refer to → Rep. Gr.10; Engine Cover; Engine Cover, Removing and Installing.
Vacuum Pump, Removing and Installing, Vehicles with TDI Engine
Removing
- Remove the engine cover, refer to → Rep. Gr.10; Engine Cover; Engine Cover, Removing and Installing.
- Remove the air filter housing, refer to → Rep. Gr.23; Air Filter; Air Filter Housing, Removing and Installing.
- Remove the vacuum hose -2- upward from the vacuum pump -1-.
- Remove the bolts -arrows- on the vacuum pump sealing flange.
- Pull the vacuum pump from the mount and remove.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
Note
Replace the seal.
- Make sure the seal is correctly installed.
- Turn the vacuum pump yoke -1- so it engages in the groove on the camshaft when positioning the vacuum pump -arrows-.
- Install the engine cover, refer to → Rep. Gr.10; Engine Cover; Engine Cover, Removing and Installing.
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Brake Lines
Separating Points
Brake Line on the Underbody
1 - Brake line
2 - Brake hose
3 - Spring
4 - Brake hose bracket
Tightening Specifications
Refer to ite
Hydraulic System
Brake Fluid General Information
Brake fluid is hygroscopic, for example it has the ability
to absorb water and moisture from the air.
If water has been absorbed, the boiling point will drop, for
Special Tools
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Piston Resetting Tool -T10145-
Piston Resetting Tool - Cap /6 -T10146/6- from Piston
Resetting Tool - Caps /1,/2,/3,/4,/5 -T10146-
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Safety precautions
Explanation of warning symbols:
Observe all warnings - there is
a risk for injury!
Always follow the instructions
in the operating manual.
Electrolyte fluid is highly
corrosive. Always wear protective gloves and eye protection.
First aid: if electrolyte fluid enters the
eyes, immediately flus
Bulbs
Changing bulbs
Audi recommends having bulbs replaced by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility in cases of doubt. These facilities have
the correct tools and replacement parts as well
as the required technical knowledge.
LED lights
Your vehicle is equipped with maintenance-fre
