driverside wheel well in behind the front bumper
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The smog pump is located under the vehicle, on the drivers side, bolted to the frame rail, right under the drivers seat area
Yes, but you have to have the PCM programmed for the removal. You might fail visual portion of a smog check, however.
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The smog pump is also known as an air pump. It's only purpose is to blow more air into the exhaust system to help burn up unused fuel and carbon monoxide in the exhaust.
Behind the front bumper, under the radiator, passenger side.
Smog pumps have not been used for at least 20 years, as far I can recall. My 2000 Malibu does not have one. Better engine controls through electronics have allowed for this.
The 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora smog pump can be found on the left-hand side of the engine. The smog pump will be near the exhaust manifold.
The 1985 Ford Ranger smog pump is located on the firewall in the engine compartment. The smog pump will be on the drivers side of the firewall.
If it has one, you would find the secondary air pump driven off of the accessory drive belt up in front of the engine.
take the line off of it and see if it is pumping air
loosen altinator, loosen smog pump, take smog pump belt loose, then take altinator belt over smog pump belt and over fan