DarkBrew

locate the one way valve (circled) and follow the line to the bottom of the upper intake manifold.
Remove the line and cap the nipple

jayscoobs

What do I cap it with? Sorry for all the questions, im not really mechanically inclined. The diagram u showed me says the VFAD is a different line than the check valve line

DarkBrew

Go to an auto parts store and purchase a vacuum cap ... 5/32" I think. Take in a piece of the hose.
Or buy an assortment package for a few dollars

BTW, work the hose off gently and don't break the plastic nipple off!!

jayscoobs

Where I have the open line that should be same size of where I'm going to plug it right? I'm just going to show them that line

DarkBrew

Yes, it's all the same size

jayscoobs

One last question, is there a way to tell if I don't have a vfad without taking off my front bumper?

DarkBrew

Yes.
You pull out your airbox as if you're doing a filter change. You need to do this to remove all the VFAD vacuum lines anyway. Hint, easier if you pull off the accordion tube first. Also you might want to disconnect the MAF connector.
Look through the front bulkhead where the airbox intake penetrates and the VFAD will be sitting right there.
BTW, Mine is still in place but the valve is jammed open

jayscoobs

How did you jam the valve open? Okay so what I need to do is pull off vacuum line connected to the UIM, cap the nipple on the UIM, remove VFAD vacuum lines (what about everything these lines are connected to? the chamber and selenoid?), Check to see if I still have a VFAD (How do I make it stuck open like you did if I still have?)

Thanks for all the help, I pay attention to every little detail before I tackle something. Ill be doing this when I do my coil change and clean TB and MAF, pointless to take everything apart 3 times a week.

DarkBrew

My valve is already jammed... Maybe to do with hitting a coyote and getting my car repaired... I'm going to put on the RB ram air duct.
Everything else vacuum related can come out. You can pull the duct next time you have the nose off.... Get some Racing Beat screens for the oil coolers and AC condenser.
I seem to be taking my car apart at least once a week this summer so far....

jayscoobs

yeah i was planning to get some screens in the near future. So that entire VFAD assembly comes out? with all the vacuum lines? If I do have it still I should just take it out right?

DarkBrew

What makes you think it's gone?
You could also pull up the air diverter and have a look under it.

DeViLbOi

iTrader: (1)

You don't need to remove the VFAD at all. Once you disconnect the vacuum line the VFAD will open as the line actually closes the VFAD flap.

jayscoobs

Oh okay I didnt understand how it works, by removing this line I thought that it would stay close. Thanks for the clarification. But the solenoid and vacuum chamber come out correct?

DeViLbOi

iTrader: (1)

Don't need to unless you want to save the 1 lb of weight.

jayscoobs

Itll probably look weird to have a line just sitting there not connected to anything or serving a purpose, matters well save 1 lb lol.

jayscoobs

What is this for? It doesnt seem like it is needed.

DarkBrew

That is a resonance chamber. Don't remove it

jayscoobs

Oh okay. so just remove everything else that was said and im set I guess lol.

DarkBrew

don't pull off any other vacuum hoses

the rest are really important

jayscoobs

So what comes off and what stays on?

Jon316G

iTrader: (1)

So why is he removing/disabling the VFAD?
Damn it... I have to go back and read.
But all that needs to be removed is the line between the VFAD nipple (behind the throttle body) and the vacuum chamber (the cylinder clipped to the stock intake box).
And removing this is only to prevent the dangling hose from getting caught in moving components.
Then you cap the nipple with a vacuum cap, which Autozone sells a variety pack for a couple bucks.

And as DeViLbOi mentioned... this system uses vacuum to close the valve, so it'll stay open at all times.

jayscoobs

Jon, my pictures are on page 1 of why it is being removed. Now since the vacuum chamber is being removed does the solenoid valve stay there? Do I plug the line going to the solenoid valve.

DarkBrew

I left the solenoid and vacuum chamber on the air box

Jon316G

iTrader: (1)

I can't view pictures uploaded from Photobucket here at work... so I'm working blind

You really don't need to remove the vacuum chamber (unless you want).
Just make sure there are no loose/dangling hoses that could get caught.
And the solenoid can stay there.
No need to plug the hose since there is nothing else producing vacuum to the line.

Mazurfer

I took it out.what the hell!

I'm playing catch up as I haven't been on in a day or two, so I'll keep reading, but looks like you were in good hands! Good job guys!