17 11 370 Removing And Installing/Replacing Cooling Loop For Power Steering

Remove design cover.

Remove fan clutch.

Remove fan cowl.  See 17 11 031 REPLACING FAN COWL (N62) .

Remove front underbody protection.

Recycling: 

Catch and dispose of hydraulic fluid.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Draw off hydraulic fluid.

Installation: 

Top up hydraulic fluid.

Bleed power steering.  See 32 13 006 BLEEDING POWER STEERING UNIT .

Check fluid level in power steering fluid reservoir; top up if necessary.

Unlock connection (1) on left and detach.

Fig 1: Identifying Connection On Left

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Unlock connection (1) on right and detach.

Fig 2: Identifying Connection On Right

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Remove module carrier (1) with radiator and A/C condenser from rubber mounts and push at bottom approx. 5 cm towards rear.

Installation: 

Rubber mounts fall out easily, ensure correct installation position.

Fig 3: Removing Module Carrier

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Release retaining clip (1) on left.

Fig 4: Identifying Retaining Clip

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Release retaining clip (1) on right.

Release screw and remove power steering cooling loop (2) towards bottom.

Fig 5: Identifying Retaining Clip And Power Steering Cooling Loop

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