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Necessary preliminary tasks

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Release banjo bolt and detach pressure line from vane pump.

Installation: 

Replace all sealing rings.

Make sure pressure line is laid without tension and with sufficient spacing to adjoining components.

Tightening torque, see 32 41 8AZ in 32 41 PUMP AND OIL SUPPLY

Fig 1: Locating Pressure Line Banjo Bolt
G04726423Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Expose pressure line up to connection on power steering gear.

Release banjo bolt (1) and remove pressure line (2).

Installation: 

Replace all sealing rings.

Make sure pressure line is laid without tension and with sufficient spacing to adjoining components.

Tightening torque, see 32 41 9AZ in 32 41 PUMP AND OIL SUPPLY .

Fig 2: Locating Pressure Line Banjo Bolt
G06903842Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.