Rear Left Coolant Pipes: Removing

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-- Drain the coolant. Refer to COOLING SYSTEM, DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Remove left primary catalytic converter. Refer to LEFT PRIMARY CATALYTIC CONVERTER .

-- Extract power steering fluid from the reservoir using the V.A.G 1782.

NOTE:

Place a rag under separating point to catch escaping hydraulic fluid.

-- Remove hose from power steering fluid reservoir -arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Hose For Power Steering Fluid Reservoir

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NOTE:

Place a rag under separating point to catch escaping hydraulic fluid.

-- Remove bolts -1- and nut -2- and remove power steering supply pipe.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolts And Nut For Power Steering Supply Line

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-- Remove bolts -1 to 4-.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolts And Coolant Hoses

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-- Remove coolant hoses -arrows-.

-- Remove both rear left coolant pipes.