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.
Make sure that the vehicle does not lift off the mounting plates on the vehicle lift.

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 02 001 RAISING THE VEHICLE WITH 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 DISCONNECTING THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE OF THE SYSTEM BATTERY .
Refer to BRINGING FRONT COMPARTMENT LID IN THE SERVICE POSITION .
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 LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
Refer to REMOVING THE SEAL FOR THE HOOD REAR .
Refer to REMOVING THE COWL COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE BULKHEAD UPPER PART .
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 THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT-END STRUT .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING SUSPENSION STRUT BRACE .
Refer to REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to REMOVING ALL IGNITION COILS .
Refer to REMOVING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
Refer to REMOVING THE OIL FILLER CAP .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR SECTION OF THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR SECTION OF THE BRAKE AIR DUCT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT .
Refer to RELEASING THE OIL DRAIN PLUG .
Refer to TIGHTENING THE OIL DRAIN PLUG .
Refer to REMOVING FAN COWL .
Refer to RELEASING THE CHARGE AIR CROSSING PARTIALLY .
Refer to REMOVING THE DRIVE BELT FOR ALTERNATOR .
Refer to REMOVING THE IDLER PULLEY .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to MOVING THE ENGINE TO THE MOUNTING ORIENTATION .
Refer to DETACHING THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE EPS FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to RELEASING THE DOUBLE PIVOT FROM STEERING GEAR .
Refer to DETACHING COOLANT HOSES FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
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 RELEASING THE LEFT AND RIGHT TENSION STRUT FROM WHEEL GUIDE JOINT .
Refer to RELEASING WISHBONE ON RIGHT AND LEFT FROM SWIVEL BEARING .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT OUTPUT SHAFT .
Refer to DETACHING THE LINE CONNECTION OF THE RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR .
Refer to DETACHING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK FROM THE ANTI-ROLL BAR ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT .
Refer to RELEASING THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES FROM THE HOLDER .
Refer to PREPARING THE SPECIAL TOOL .
Refer to SUPPORTING THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT SUBFRAME .
Refer to RELEASING FRONT PROP SHAFT FROM FRONT AXLE TRANSMISSION .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to REMOVING BEARING BRACKET .
Refer to REMOVING STARTER MOTOR .
Refer to REMOVING OIL SUMP .

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.

Loosen screw (1).
Feed out the cover (2) and remove.

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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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Release all the screws in the sequence (4) to (1).
Feed out the cover (2) and remove.

Fig 1: Oil Vacuum Pump Screws Loosening Sequence
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Release the screws (1).

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Loosen screws (1).

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CAUTION:
Heavy component .
Heavy components can lead to injury or damage .
- Remove and install heavy components with the aid of another person/other persons.
Guide out and remove the oil vacuum pump (1).

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

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