17 11 370 Removing and installing/replacing cooling loop for power steering (S85)
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove fan cowl with electric fan .
- Draw off hydraulic fluid.
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of hydraulic fluid.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
Unlock and disconnect left and right oil lines. Release screw.
IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage to connecting pipes.
Carefully press cooling coil on left towards front, then clip out on right and remove.
Installation:
Bleed power steering.