2.2L Diesel

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Before proceeding, (Refer to STEERING - WARNING) .

Disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.

Fig 1: Engine Top Cover Mounting
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Remove the engine top appearance cover.
Siphon as much fluid as possible from power steering fluid reservoir.

Remove radiator fan. (Refer to COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN - REMOVAL) .

Fig 2: Hoses At Pump And Reservoir

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1 - FLUID RESERVOIR

2 - SUPPLY HOSE

3 - PRESSURE HOSE

Remove the clamp securing the supply hose (2) to the power steering pump supply fitting, then remove the hose from the fitting.
Remove the hose clamp securing supply hose (2) to the power steering fluid reservoir (1). Slide the hose off the end of the reservoir fitting and remove from vehicle.