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11 66 000 Removing and installing/replacing vacuum pump (N54)

Special tools required: 

Necessary preliminary work: 

Rotate crankshaft at central bolt.

Turn camshaft sprocket until drilled holes and screws of vacuum pump match up.

Screw in special tool 11 8 650 .

Secure special tool 11 0 290 in camshaft sprocket and to special tool 11 8 650 .

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 11 66 2AZ .

Fig 1: Releasing Sprocket Screw Using Special Tools
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Press chain tensioner (1) with chain in direction of arrow.

Install special tool 11 4 120 .

Remove camshaft sprocket (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Sprocket Wheel
G04755074Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 11 66 1AZ .

Release screws (1).

Secure screws (1) against falling.

Remove vacuum pump.

Installation note: 

Replace gasket.

Fig 3: Identifying Screws
G04755075Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Assemble engine.