Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Using a suitable suction device, remove the power steering fluid from the fluid reservoir.
- Detach the wiring harness retainer from the power steering fluid reservoir stud bolt and position the wiring harness aside.
- Release the clamp and disconnect the power steering fluid reservoir-to-pump supply hose.
- Release the clamp and disconnect the power steering fluid cooler-to-power steering fluid reservoir hose.
- Remove the power steering fluid reservoir stud bolt and the power steering fluid reservoir.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Fill the power steering system. For additional information, REFER to STEERING SYSTEM - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST STEERING (HPAS) .
NOTE:
While repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of foreign materials or failure of the power steering components may result.