Anyone know how to change the Secondary Air Pump

[Meestahbig]

My is shot - whirs up nice for first 30 seconds when my car is started, no big deal, but I don't want it to totally fail and generate errors. I checked my Bentley manual and it gives no support on how to actually replace the thing. I don't see how it is done from the engine bay. Do you need to take the right wheel off and wheel well to access? Please help. Thanks.

[Meestahbig]

I am sure someone has to know how this part is swapped out with a working one!

[kmm111]

What makes you think yours is bad? If your not already getting codes (I assume your not because you wrote you didn’t want it to fail & generate errors) it’s probably ok. It’s supposed to run for 30 seconds (about) at start up. That’s it’s self test. Did you google instructions?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqjPagd1POE

[rwm514]

Originally Posted by Meestahbig

I am sure someone has to know how this part is swapped out with a working one!

Sounds like yours is working. It's an expensive part. Easy to replace.

[Meestahbig]

My understanding is that it comes on for 30 seconds when the car is cold/cool. This is not a test, but rather how it is supposed to function. I know mine is bad because it sounds like a rocket is about to blast off from under the hood. These details were previously established here on the forum.

Easy to change, please tell me how I get the unit unmounted. thanks

[Zulu95]

If memory serves you'll be the first to change one. Take plenty of pictures, do a good write-up and post it for the information of all who may need to go that route in future.

[bcredliner]

As I recall the hardest part was getting removing/installing the fasteners that hold it down. Can't give you a blow by blow as I have Dinan airbox.

https://video.search.yahoo.com/searc...2&action=click