Remove the oil vacuum pump

WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Secure the vehicle hoist against lowering and lifting.

WARNING: Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
For additional information see: RAISE THE VEHICLE USING A VEHICLE LIFT .

WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist if the weight is distributed unevenly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Ensure there is a specific weight compensation on the car.

WARNING: Heavy component falling down or tipping.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Before lowering or removing the front axle: Secure the engine in the installation position.
For additional information see: MOVE THE ENGINE TO THE INSTALLATION POSITION .

Preliminary work

Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to BRINGING FRONT COMPARTMENT LID IN THE SERVICE POSITION .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER ON LEFT AND RIGHT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE TOP .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE OIL FILLER CAP .
Refer to RELEASING THE OIL FILTER COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
Refer to REMOVING THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR SECTION OF THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION OR FRONT THRUST FIELD .
Refer to REMOVING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR AND THRUST FIELD RESPECTIVELY .
Refer to REMOVING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
Refer to REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to RELEASING THE OIL DRAIN PLUG .
Refer to REMOVING THE REINFORCEMENT STRUT FROM THE ENGINE MOUNT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REPLACING UNIVERSAL JOINT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE ENGINE BRIDGE .
Refer to RELEASING THE ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKETS ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT ENGINE MOUNTS .
Refer to RAISE THE ENGINE WITH THE ENGINE BRIDGE .
Refer to DETACHING THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE EPS FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: DISCONNECT THE VACUUM HOSE OF THE ENGINE MOUNT ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to IF INSTALLED ON LEFT: REMOVE SPRAY GUARD .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: REMOVE THE SILENCER OF THE STATIONARY HEATING (ADDITIONAL WORK FRU NO.: 31 11 905) .
Refer to LOOSENING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT FROM THE ANTI-ROLL BAR .
Refer to RELEASING THE BRAKE HOSE AT THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: DISCONNECT THE PLUG CONNECTIONS OF THE ACTIVE STABILIZER .
Refer to RELEASING THE LEFT AND RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT FROM THE WHEEL BEARING .
Refer to DETACHING COOLANT HOSES FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Preparing the mobile table lift. Refer to the appropriate information in COMPLETELY REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT AXLE WITH ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION .
Positioning the mobile lifting table. Refer to the appropriate information in COMPLETELY REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT AXLE WITH ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION .
Refer to DETACH THE UPPER WISHBONE FROM THE SWIVEL BEARING .
Refer to RELEASING THE SPRING STRUT HOLDER FROM THE WISHBONE .
Refer to UNSCREW THE BOLTS ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to LOWER FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER OF THE OIL SUMP .
Refer to REMOVING BEARING BRACKET .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to REMOVING THE STARTER MOTOR (ACOUSTIC COVER REMOVED) .
Refer to REMOVING OIL SUMP .

Loosen screws (1) of the oil vacuum pump (2).

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Remove oil vacuum pump (1) and feed out from the drive chain (2).

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