11 65 010 Removing and installing/replacing vacuum reservoir (N63)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove both turbochargers. See REMOVING TURBOCHARGER, LEFT (CYLINDERS 5-8)  and REMOVING TURBOCHARGER, RIGHT (CYLINDERS 1-4) .
• Remove both exhaust manifolds. See REMOVING LEFT EXHAUST MANIFOLD and REMOVING RIGHT EXHAUST MANIFOLD .
• Remove HEAT SHIELD AT BOTTOM .

Release vacuum line (3).

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 11 65 10AZ .

Remove vacuum reservoir (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Vacuum Reservoir, Vacuum Line And Screws

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Assemble engine.

Check VACUUM CONNECTIONS .

Observe BMW diagnosis instructions.

1. Complete vehicle
2. Electric motor
3. Engine electrical system
4. Air supply
5. Charging pressure control