11 14 010 Replacing sealing cap for vacuum pump (N55, hybrid)

Special tools required:

WARNING: High-voltage system - danger to life!

WARNING: The following points must be strictly observed prior to starting work:

Observe SAFETY INFORMATION for handling hybrid cars.

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove FAN COWL .
Remove DRIVE BELT for alternator.
Remove both drive belt tensioners . See 11 28 020 REPLACING TENSIONING DEVICE FOR DRIVE BELT FOR ALTERNATOR (N55 HYBRID) or 11 28 125 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TENSIONING DEVICE FOR ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT (N55 HYBRID) .

Removing sealing cap:

Prepare special tool 11 8 530 .

Remove special tool 11 8 533 from special tool 11 8 532 .

Install special tool 11 8 534 .

Special tool 11 8 536 is not required.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools

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Attach special tool 11 8 531 to long special tool 11 8 535 .

Short special tool 11 8 535 (short); a 6 mm thick M10 washer must be placed underneath between crankcase and special tool 11 8 531 .

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, graphics show alternator and power steering pump removed.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tools (11 8 535, 11 8 531 And 11 8 537)

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Special tool 11 8 537 must be positioned manually on sealing cap.

Screw in special tool 11 8 534 .

NOTE: The sealing cap is pressed out diagonally during this work step

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tools (11 8 537 And 11 8 534)

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Installing sealing cap:

Prepare special tool 11 8 530 .

Remove special tool 11 8 534 from special tool.

Install special tools 11 8 533 and 11 8 532 .

Fig 4: Identifying Special Tools

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Screw in new sealing cap (1) with special tools 11 8 532 and 11 8 533 until flush with crankcase upper part.

Fig 5: Identifying Sealing Cap, Special Tools (11 8 532 And 11 8 533)

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Assemble engine.