Removing Turbocharger Oil Tank

→ Do not place any solid objects under the raised vehicle.

→ Ensure that the lifting platform is prevented from lowering.

→ Remove solid objects before lowering the vehicle.

→ Raise the vehicle only at the jacking points provided.

→ The outer jacking points should be used primarily.

→ Let hot components cool down.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

→ Let the fluid cool down.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

Information 

Specifications for wrench sizes (a/f specifications) for screw heads are described as follows:

• Torx screws: (E..) for external Torx, (T..) for internal Torx. 
• Hexagon-head bolts (internal and external hexagon): Wrench size (a/f) 

1. Place a container under the work area to collect engine oil.
2. Remove oil return line and vent line on turbocharger oil tank.
   1. 2.1. Unscrew fastening screw (E10, M6 x 12) -1-  on the oil return line support -2-  .
   2. 2.2. Unscrew fastening screw (E10, M6 x 12) -3-  for the oil return line at the oil tank.
   3. 2.3. Pull oil return line out of the oil tank -arrow-  and collect draining oil.

      Close off all openings with suitable stoppers. 

   4. 2.4. Unscrew fastening screw (E10, M6 x 12) -5-  for the vent line -6-  .
   5. 2.5. Unscrew fastening screws (E10, M6 x 12) -4-  for the heat shield.
      Fig 1: Identifying Turbocharger Oil Tank

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3. Remove oil tank.
   1. 3.1. Unscrew two fastening screws (E10, M6 x 25) -1-  on the oil tank.
   2. 3.2. Remove oil tank in a downward direction. Pull the vent line -6-  out of the oil tank when doing so -arrow-  .

      Close off all openings with suitable stoppers. 

      Fig 2: Identifying Turbocharger Oil Tank (Underside)

      Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.