Separate power steering pump from oil filter housing?

[Oldmactech]

Replacing an entire oil filter housing (one bolt sheared off the tensioner, not fixable). I have everything loose on the filter housing including the top bolts on the Power steering pump and the housing is loose but hung up, won’t come free. I’m in a shaded tree situation on an incline where I can’t safely go under the car. The replacement filter housing seems like it should just free up from the top 2 bolts on the pump. I’m able to get a pry bar between the filter housing and the pump but Don’t won’t to break anything prying it apart.

Anyone?

Thanks.


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[jclausen]

Generally you would remove the power steering filter, 2 hoses, pump and the clamp around the filter then the housing bolts 4-5 can't remember and the oil hose to the front of the clyinder head, the electrical connections and alternator

[Oldmactech]

Thanks, I located the mystery bolt holding it on.
Nevermind.......


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[e24mpwr]

Thanks, I located the mystery bolt holding it on.
Nevermind.......


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For posterity...and a fellow DIY'er doing the job and having the problem, can you post about the location of the mystery bolt (or even better a pic...)

[harrier]

There is a third bolt that is on the rear of the pump. Tricky bugger!

#6 on this diagram:
https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=32_0956