11 66 000 Removing and installing or replacing vacuum pump (M57T2-SCR)

WARNING: Risk of burning!
Only perform this repair work on an engine that has cooled down.

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove acoustic cover.
Partially release EGR cooler.
Detach EGR pipe.

Release screw.

Detach coupling element of vacuum hose.

Fig 1: Locating Coupling Element Of Vacuum Hose

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Installation note:

Replace O-ring during installation.

Fig 2: Locating O-Ring

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Release screws.

Remove vacuum pump.

NOTE: Screw threads are coated with sealing compound.
Replace screws or apply Drei Bond 1209 sealing compound (refer to BMW Parts Department).

Fig 3: Locating Vacuum Pump Screws

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Installation note:

Replace O-ring (1) and apply a thin coat of lubricant.

Align driver (2) of vacuum pump to recess on camshaft gear.

Fig 4: Identifying O-Ring And Vacuum Pump Driver

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NOTE: The screw on the camshaft gear has an air vent for lubricating the vacuum pump.

Fig 5: Locating Camshaft Gear Screws

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Assemble engine.

Check vacuum system for tightness.