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Removal And Installation: Reservoir: Removal

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  1. Raise the vehicle.
  2. Remove the return hose from the power steering pump (3A674) and drain the power steering oil reservoir (3A697).
    Fig 1: Removing Return Hose From Power Steering Pump Tightening
    G01948410Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Lower the vehicle.
  4. Lift the reservoir out of the reservoir bracket.
  5. Compress clamps and disconnect the power steering return hose (3A713) and the power steering reservoir pump hose (3691).
  6. Remove the power steering oil reservoir.
    Fig 2: Removing Power Steering Oil Reservoir
    G01948411Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.