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32 41 440 Replacing suction line from oil reservoir to hydraulic pump

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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.
Close off line connections with seal plugs.

Recycling: 

Catch and dispose of hydraulic fluid in a suitable collecting vessel.

Necessary preliminary work: 

Detach OIL RESERVOIR (2) FROM CONSOLE/BODY .

Unfasten hose clamp (1).

Detach intake pipe from fluid reservoir.

Installation note: 

Marks on fluid reservoir and intake pipe must match up.

Replace hose clamp.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Reservoir And Hose Clamp
G09877600Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Expose intake pipe as far as connection to power steering pump.

Release hose clamp (1) from engine compartment and detach intake pipe from power steering pump.

Installation note: 

Replace hose clamp.

Make sure hydraulic lines are laid without tension and with sufficient distance to adjoining components.

Align suction line by way of marking (2) to power steering pump connection marking.

Fig 2: Identifying Hose Clamp And Suction Line Marking
G09877633Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

After installation: