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

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Remove design cover.
Remove fan clutch. Refer to 11 52 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FAN CLUTCH (N73) .
Remove fan cowl. Refer to 17 11 031 REPLACING FAN COWL (N73) .
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.

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

Unlock connection (1) on left and detach.

Fig 1: View Of Cooling Loop Connections (Left)

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Unlock connection (1) on right and detach.

Fig 2: Locating Cooling Loop Connections (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: Releasing Cooling Loop Retaining Clip (Left)

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Release retaining clip (1) on right.

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

Fig 5: Releasing Cooling Loop Retaining Clip (Right)

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