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11 66 000 Removing and installing/replacing vacuum pump (N63)

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IMPORTANT: Installation:

Due to the risk of damage to the engine gaskets/seals and the lack of brake boosting, make sure before starting the engine that all the vacuum lines are connected.

Vacuum pump is fitted on cylinder head 1 to 4 at rear on inlet camshaft.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield Screws
G06178821Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screws (1).

NOTE: Bolts (1) are secured against falling out.

Release screw (2).

Remove vacuum pump (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Vacuum Pump Screws
G06178822Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Drive (1) must be rotated into correct position prior to installation.

Installation: 

Replace sealing ring (2) and coat with grease to facilitate fitting.

Fig 3: Identifying Sealing Ring
G06178823Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Align vacuum pump drive to groove (1) of intake camshaft.

Vacuum pump can best be installed when groove (1) is vertically aligned.

Fig 4: Aligning Vacuum Pump Drive To Groove Of Intake Camshaft
G06178824Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Check function of DME.

Check vacuum pump for leaks and correct operation.