Purpose, Function
Ensures vacuum required for braking force to compensate for the decrease in intake manifold vacuum applied to the power brake unit caused by the retard intake valve closing.
Construction
The vacuum pump is installed to the rear housing.

For smooth vane rotation, a single-vane type vacuum pump has been adopted which is equipped with an engine oil lubrication passage.

Operation
Because the vacuum pump is directly engaged with the exhaust camshaft, the vane in the vacuum pump rotates together with the exhaust camshaft, and the vacuum chamber is expanded and vacuum is generated.

Vacuum generation mechanism

Vacuum Pump Removal/InstallationFront Beltline Molding Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.
1. Fully open the front door glass.
2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver and then detach clips A in the
direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure.
3. Pull up the front side of front beltline molding ...
Air Intake Actuator [Full Auto Air Conditioner]
Purpose
The air intake actuator moves the air intake door in the blower unit to switch
the air intake port.
Function
The air intake actuator drives the motor based on the signal from the climate
control unit and moves the air intake door to the FRESH or REC position.
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Front Seat Back Component Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Handling a side air bag improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the
air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings/cautions
in the Workshop Manual before handling the front seat (side air bag integrated)..
If the sliding mechanisms on both side ...