Removing Oil Tank

→ Let hot components cool down.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

→ Let the fluid cool down.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

Information 

The procedure for removing and installing is described for one side as an example. The procedure for the other side is practically identical.

1. Place a container under the work area to collect engine oil.
2. Disconnect oil lines at the oil tank.
   1. 2.1. Unscrew screw -1-  and pull out oil return line -2-  . Collect emerging oil in a container.
   2. 2.2. Unscrew screw -3-  and pull off vent line on oil tank -4-  . Collect emerging oil in a container.
   3. 2.3. Replace O-rings -arrows-  on the oil lines.
   4. 2.4. Close off all openings with suitable stoppers. 
      Fig 1: Locating Oil Lines O-Rings On Oil Tank And Cylinder Bank 1-3

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3. Remove oil tank.
   1. 3.1. Unscrew screw -1-  on the heat protection panel -2-  for the turbocharger.
   2. 3.2. Unscrew screws -3-  .
   3. 3.3. Remove oil tank -4-  in a downward direction.
   4. 3.4. Replace O-ring on the flange.
      Fig 2: Identifying Oil Tank On Cylinder Bank 1-3

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