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11 65... Removing and installing vacuum unit (wastegate valve) for cylinders 4-6 (N54)

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IMPORTANT: This repair instruction serves exclusively as preliminary work for other repair instructions!
It only describes how to remove and install the vacuum unit (wastegate valve)!
The setting on the vacuum unit (wastegate valve) must not be altered!

The following operations are not  dealt with in this repair instruction:

These operations are described in the associated repair instructions for the relevant engine and the relevant vehicle.

IMPORTANT: Do not  adjust and do not  release lock nut (1).

Vacuum unit (wastegate valve) is adjusted to factory specifications.

Adjustment and inspection/testing tasks  will be required if lock nut (1) is adjusted or released.

Fig 1: Identifying Lock Nut
G06210534Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Detach vacuum hose (2) from vacuum unit (wastegate valve).

IMPORTANT: Locking clip (4) cannot be replaced if it is lost.
Bear this in mind and store the locking clip in a safe place. 

Release locking clip (4).

Disengage linkage of vacuum unit (wastegate valve).

Unfasten screws (1 and 3).

Tightening torque 11 65 11AZ  , see 65 52 REAR CABIN MONITOR

Remove vacuum unit (wastegate valve) with bracket.

Fig 2: Identifying Screws, Vacuum Hose And Locking Clip
G05501860Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.