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Secondary Air Injection Combination Valves, Checking for Function and Leaks






Secondary Air Injection Combination Valves, Checking for Function and Leaks

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Hand Vacuum Pump (VAS 6213)

Procedure

Vacuum lines and hose connections free of leaks.

Vacuum lines not plugged.

- Remove the vacuum hose - 1 - or - 2 - on the combination valve being checked.






- Connect the (VAS 6213) to the vacuum hose for the combination valve to be checked.

- Remove the front secondary air hose - arrow - from its bracket and disconnect it; to do so press the release buttons.

- Blow into the secondary air injection (AIR) hose using light pressure (do not use pressurized air). Lengthen the secondary air injection hose with an extension hose, if necessary.

The secondary air injection combination valves must be closed. It must not be possible to blow through.

- Operate hand vacuum pump.

The relevant combination valve must open, it must not be possible to blow through.

- If the secondary air combination valve does not open, replace it. Refer to => [ Secondary Air Injection Combination Valve ] Service and Repair.

Assembling

Assembly is performed in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

Replace O-ring.