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32 41 250 Removing and installing/replacing oil reservoir for hydraulic steering (N63T)

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WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin!
RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to enter the hydraulic system.
Seal off hydraulic lines with seal plugs.

Necessary preliminary work: 

Disconnect connector (1) from engine control unit.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Control Unit Connector
G09877498Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screws (1) from control unit holder.

Lay control unit to one side.

Fig 2: Identifying Control Unit Holder Screws
G09877499Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screws (1) on the wheel arch and nut (1) on the oil reservoir holder.

Tightening torque 32 41 1AZ/2AZ

Fig 3: Identifying Screws On Oil Reservoir
G09877500Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release hose clamp (1) and (3) and pull suction/return line off the oil reservoir.

Detach connector (2) from the level sensor.

Release screw (4) and pull off the oil reservoir in upward direction!

Installation note: 

Replace hose clamps.

Tightening torque 32 41 3AZ

Fig 4: Identifying Hose Clamps, Plug Connection And Screw
G09877501Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement: 

If necessary, modify level sensor.

After installation: