Removing Oil Tank

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CAUTION: Hot components

Risk of burns

→ Let hot components cool down.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

WARNING: Hot fluid

Danger of scalding

→ Let the fluid cool down.

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Information

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

Place a container under the work area to collect engine oil.
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
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.