Remove oil vacuum pump

WARNING: Heavy component falling down or tipping.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Before lowering or removing the front axle: Secure the engine in the installation position.
For ADDITIONAL INFORMATION see: 11 00 670 Securing engine in installation position.

WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Secure the vehicle hoist against lowering and lifting.

WARNING: Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
For additional information see: 00. Raise the vehicle using a VEHICLE LIFT. .

WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist if the weight is distributed unevenly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Ensure there is a specific weight compensation on the car.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Preliminary work

Refer to BRING FRONT COMPARTMENT LID IN THE SERVICE POSITION .
Refer to DEACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING THE SEAL FOR THE HOOD REAR .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
Refer to REMOVING THE COWL COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE FIRE WALL UPPER PART .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR .
Refer to REMOVING THE TOP RIGHT AND LEFT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING STAND FOR THE HOOD GASKET LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING ALL IGNITION COILS .
Refer to REMOVING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT FRONT-END STRUT .
Refer to REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to REMOVING RESONATOR .
Refer to REMOVING THE OIL FILLER CAP
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
Refer to RELEASING THE OIL DRAIN PLUG
Refer to TIGHTENING THE OIL DRAIN PLUG
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER PANEL FOR THE FRONT AXLE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to MOVING THE ENGINE TO THE INSTALLATION POSITION
Refer to DETACH STEERING SHAFT AT BOTTOM FROM STEERING GEAR .
Refer to RELEASING THE EPS WIRING HARNESS FROM THE ELECTROMECHANICAL STEERING GEAR .
Refer to DETACH THE LINE CONNECTION OF THE RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: DISCONNECT THE VACUUM LINE OF THE ENGINE MOUNTS .
Refer to RELEASING THE ELECTRIC COOLANT PUMP AND COOLANT HOSES FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT
Refer to DETACH THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK FROM THE ANTI-ROLL BAR ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT .
Refer to RELEASING THE RIGHT AND LEFT TIE ROD FROM THE SWIVEL BEARING .
Refer to RELEASING THE LEFT AND RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT FROM WHEEL BEARING .
Refer to RELEASE WISHBONE ON RIGHT AND LEFT FROM SWIVEL BEARING .
Refer to RELEASE THE TENSION STRUTS FROM THE SWIVEL BEARING ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT .
Refer to PREPARING THE SPECIAL TOOL .
Refer to SUPPORT THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to SECURING THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT AT THE SPECIAL TOOL .
Refer to RELEASING AND REMOVING FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER OF THE OIL PAN .
Refer to RELEASING FRONT PROP SHAFT FROM FRONT AXLE TRANSMISSION .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to REMOVING BEARING BRACKET
Refer to REMOVING OIL PAN .

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Contaminant or foreign body.
Contamination can result in malfunctions, loss of function or leaks.

Adhere to the utmost cleanliness.
Protect components from contamination e.g. by covering.
Close off line connections with seal plugs.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The thread is a left-hand thread.

Release screw (1) using special tool 2 463 965.
Guide out and remove the screw (1).

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Release the sprocket wheel (1) from the oil vacuum pump (3).
Guide the sprocket wheel (1) out of the drive chain (2) and remove.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Release the screws (1) on the oil vacuum pump (2).
Guide out and remove the oil vacuum pump (2).

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Guide the sprocket wheel (1) out of the drive chain (2) and remove.

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