32 41 250 Removing and installing/replacing fluid reservoir for power steering

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WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin!
RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!

IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to enter the hydraulic system.
Seal off hydraulic lines with plugs.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from fluid reservoir
Remove front left SUSPENSION CROSS-BRACE .

Release screws (1) on wheel arch and screw (2) on expansion tank.

Remove washers.

Tightening torque 32 41 1AZ/2AZ.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws On Wheel Arch And Expansion Tank

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NOTE: Raise and/or turn fluid reservoir in order to gain better access to plug connection and hoses.

Release hose clamp (1) from radiator return line.

Tightening torque 32 41 3AZ.

Unfasten hose clip (2).

Installation:

Replace hose clamp.

Fig 2: Identifying Radiator Return Line Hose Clamp

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If necessary, disconnect plug connection (3) from oil level sensor

Disconnect suction line and radiator return line from fluid reservoir.

Lift out fluid reservoir.

Replacement

If necessary, modify LEVEL SWITCH.

After installation

Fill and bleed hydraulic system . See 32 13 006 BLEEDING POWER STEERING (VERSION WITH DYNAMIC DRIVE) or 32 13 006 BLEEDING POWER STEERING UNIT
Check pipe connections for leaks

Version with Dynamic Drive:

If necessary, carry out INITIAL DYNAMIC DRIVE OPERATION .