Vacuum Reservoir HVAC: Service and Repair

Vacuum Tank Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting in Service Precautions.
3. Remove the RH front tire and wheel assembly.
4. Remove the RH front wheelhouse filler panel.
5. Remove the PCM.
6. Tape off the rear edge of the RH fender and the front edge of the RH door to prevent scuffing.
7. Open the RH door.
8. Utilizing the opening between the fender and the door, remove the screws retaining the vacuum tank (1) to the hinge pillar (3).
9. Working through the wheelhouse opening, disconnect the I/P harness vacuum connector (4) from the vacuum check valve (2).
10. Disconnect the engine harness vacuum connector (5) from the vacuum check valve (2).
11. Remove the vacuum tank (1) from the vehicle.
12. Disconnect the vacuum check valve (2) from the vacuum tank (1).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1. Connect the vacuum check valve (2) to the vacuum tank (1).
2. Position the vacuum tank (1) to the vehicle.
3. Connect the engine harness vacuum connector (5) to the vacuum check valve (2).
4. Connect the I/P harness vacuum connector (4) to the vacuum check valve (2).
5. Have an assistant position and hold the vacuum tank (1) against the hinge pillar (3).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

6. Utilizing the opening between the fender and the door, install the vacuum tank (1) to hinge pillar (3) UPPER retaining screw FIRST (net locating position), then install the lower screw.

Tighten
Tighten the vacuum tank retaining screws to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in).

7. Close the RH door.
8. Remove the protective tape from the edges of the RH fender and door.
9. Install the PCM.
10. Install the wheelhouse filler panel.
11. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Connect the negative battery cable.

Tighten
Tighten the negative battery cable bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

14. Program the transmitters. Refer to Transmitter Programming/Synchronization in keyless Entry.