^^^ Interesting! On ours it seems the Valve and Tank are inside the HVAC cabinet and access would be from the passenger compartment side. Pretty sure I'll be getting a different vacuum reserve tank and check valve to route around the OEM components.
I have access to the controls, and just pulled a knee panel on passenger side. More vacuum hoses and connections visible there. Removing a metal plate will provide access for testing.
It's clear that the vacuum reservoir is not in the engine compartment. It could turn out to be in fender well, based on what I find behind those parts I just pulled.