Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove front UNDERBODY PROTECTION
Have a cleaning cloth ready to catch escaping oil

Detach plug (1) from hydraulic valve (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Hydraulic Valve With Plug

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Release screw (1) and remove hydraulic valve (2). Tightening torque 11 41 7AZ

Fig 2: Identifying Hydraulic Valve Mounting Screw

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Replace O-ring (1).

Fig 3: Identifying O-Ring

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