11 65 010 Removing and installing/replacing pressure accumulator (N63)

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove both exhaust turbochargers . See 11 65 025 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER, RIGHT, CYLINDERS 1-4 (N63) or 11 65 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER, LEFT, CYLINDERS 5-8 (N63) .
Remove both EXHAUST MANIFOLDS .
Remove HEAT SHIELD at bottom

Release banjo bolt (1).

Tightening torque: 11 42 3AZ .

Installation note:

Replace sealing ring.

Release screw (3) on engine oil line.

Remove engine oil line (2).

Release screws (3) on vacuum reservoir (4).

Tightening torque: 11 65 6AZ .

Remove vacuum reservoir (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Oil Line, Screws And Vacuum Reservoir

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Check VACUUM CONNECTIONS for correct routing.

Check VACUUM SYSTEM FOR LEAKS .

Assemble engine.