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Removal and Installation

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NOTE: While repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of foreign material or failure of the power steering components may result.
  1. Using a suitable suction device, remove the power steering fluid from the reservoir.
  2. Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to BUMPERS .
  3. Release the clamps and disconnect the 2 return hoses from the power steering fluid cooler.
  4. Remove the power steering fluid cooler-to-subframe bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  5. Remove the 2 power steering fluid cooler nuts.
    • To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  7. Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM .