17 11 370 Removing and installing/replacing cooling loop for power steering

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WARNING: Danger of scalding!
Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.

IMPORTANT: When working on the oil, coolant or fuel circuit, you must protect the alternator against contamination.

Cover alternator with suitable materials.

Failure to comply with this procedure may result in an alternator malfunction.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

After completing this operation, check fluid level in tank of power steering system. See 32 13 006 BLEEDING POWER STEERING UNIT .
Remove radiator

Press lines (1) in direction of cooling loop, pull black locking ring towards rear. Keep locking ring pressed and detach lines (1) from cooling loop.

IMPORTANT: Catch and dispose of emerging fluid.

Press lock (2). Pull cooling loop (3) of power steering towards rear out of holder.

Fig 1: Identifying Lock, Line And Cooling Loop

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Unlock seal (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

Release screw.

Fig 2: Identifying Seal

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Remove A/C condenser towards rear top from fixtures.

Carefully tilt condenser (1) in direction of engine, taking care not to damage the condenser or lines in the process.

NOTE: Lines of A/C system remain connected to condenser.

Pull cooling loop (2) of power steering out of module carrier and remove.

Fig 3: Identifying Cooling Loop And Condenser

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