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/InstallationOil Pressure Switch Inspection
1. Switch the ignition ON (engine off) and verify that the oil pressure warning
light is illuminated.
2. Start the engine and verify that the oil pressure warning light turns off.
If the oil pressure warning light is not illuminated or remains illuminated,
inspect the wiring harness ...
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions
The front and side supplemental restraint systems (SRS) include up to 6 air bags.
Please verify which kinds of air bags are equipped on your vehicle by locating the
“SRS AIRBAG” location indicators. These indicators are visible in the area where
the air bags are installed.
The air bags ar ...
Washer Nozzle
Purpose
The washer nozzle sprays the washer fluid sent from the washer motor to the
optimum positions on the windshield.
Construction
A ball-shaped spray orifice is set inside the washer nozzle which can be
adjusted up or down.
The washer nozzle is moved u ...