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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove both exhaust turbochargers . See 11 65 025 Removing and installing/replacing exhaust turbocharger, right, cylinders 1-4 (N63) and 11 65 030 Removing and installing/replacing exhaust turbocharger, left, cylinders 5-8 (N63) .
Remove both exhaust manifolds . See 18 40 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT EXHAUST MANIFOLD (N63) .
Remove heat shield at bottom.

Release banjo bolt (1).

Tightening torque 11 42 3AZ, see 11 42 OIL FILTER AND PIPES

Installation:

Replace sealing ring .

Release screw (3) on engine oil line.

Remove engine oil line (2).

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

Fig 1: Identifying Vacuum Reservoir, Banjo Bolt And Screws

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Tightening torque 11 65 6AZ, see SUPERCHARGER

Remove vacuum reservoir (4).

Check vacuum connections for correct routing.

Check vacuum system for leaks.

Assemble engine.