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YOUR RESEARCHVac Line for Intake Resonance Flap Actuator
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Once connected, rotate back to the correct position and tighten the hose clamps.
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While replacing the alternator I accidentally pulled the hard plastic vacuum line out of the rubber hose that feeds the intake resonance flap actuator. It's getting dark outside and I'm tired so I can't tell right now -- can anyone advise if the hard vacuum line can be plugged back into the flap actuator hose without taking all kinds of additional crap apart?
Since it is on the back side of the second plenum it will be very difficult to do. I would suggest trying to place a rectangular mirror under the plenum and see if you can see where it plugs in. You might have to remove the TB and first plenum in order to see underneath the second plenum. It's a tight fit back there so you may even consider dropping the engine down so you can reach over and under the plenum.
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There is a short piece of flexible hose that attaches to the resonator flap. The issue will be how to find it, hold it and slide the hard line back in. Thus the suggestion of creating enough engine drop to go over and under the second plenum.
Thanks for the diagram, it is very helpful. I'll see if I can contort my hands under the plenum to get the line reconnected to the hose now that I know what I'm looking for.
Otherwise, more disassembly.
If you go in deep by removing the TB and first plenum, my suggestion would be to loosen the two inner clamps on the second plenum and then rotate it slightly downwards so you can see the hose connection. Once connected, rotate back to the correct position and tighten the hose clamps. PITA but it might be where you need to go.
TB already off as I attempted to peer in there last night. At work now but IIRC the only things in the top middle engine area are the starter and a few cables for the starter and alternator. So, I'm holding out hope I can somehow guide the line back into the hose without too much di�kn around. We shall see.
Yeah, you will probably find the flexible hose hanging down a bit from the resonator flap and a quick connect of the two lines will take about 3 seconds. Good luck!
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