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Remove/install power steering radiator - AR46.25-P-3020VA

MODELS 171.454/ 456 

Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Radiator Components (1 Of 2)
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Fig 2: Identifying Power Steering Radiator Components (2 Of 2)
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install    
DANGER Risk of injury  to skin or eyes from hydraulic fluid spraying out under pressure. Risk of poisoning  from swallowing hydraulic fluid. Depressurize the hydraulic system completely before starting any work on the system. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses. -
NOTES Before opening the hydraulic system the area surrounding the separation point should be cleaned thoroughly. Even the smallest dirt particles, introduced into the hydraulic components, can lead to malfunctions and a total failure of the hydraulic system    
1 Open engine hood   AR88.40-P-1000V
2 Remove left and right intake air duct (2)upstream of air filter    
3 Remove front engine cover (1)    
4 Suction off oil from expansion reservoir of power steering SPECIAL TOOL Hand pump Figure
5 Loosen hose clamp (5) and detach hydraulic line (30g) from power steering radiator (31) IMPORTANTSPECIAL TOOL Seal connections with plugs. Check hose clamp (5) and hydraulic line (30f) for condition and replace if necessary.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA46.25-P-1003-02B 
    SPECIAL TOOL Set of plugs Figure
6 Detach bracket (6) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA46.25-P-1002-02B 
7 Disengage upper radiator supports (4) on the left and right using a screwdriver and detach upwards    
DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between the columns of the lifting platform and position the four support plates at the lifting platform support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
8 Raise vehicle with lifting platform   AR00.60-P-1000V
9 Remove front section of engine compartment paneling   AR61.20-P-1105V
10 Dismount front bumper   AR88.20-P-2000V
11 Loosen hose clamp (7) and detach hydraulic line (30f) from power steering radiator (31) IMPORTANTSPECIAL TOOL Seal connections with plugs. Check hose clamp (7) and hydraulic line (30f) for condition and replace if necessary.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA46.25-P-1003-02B 
    SPECIAL TOOL Set of plugs Figure
12 Loosen air ducting (3) and take out    
13 Detach bracket (8) on the right and left and take out power steering radiator (31) IMPORTANTInstallation:  Pay attention to correct seat of radiator (31).  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA46.25-P-1001-02B 
14 Install in the reverse order    
15 Fill power steering pump and bleed   AR46.30-P-0010V 
16 Check function of power steering and for leaks    
POWER STEERING RADIATOR

Number Designation Model 171.454/ 456/473
BA46.25-P-1001-02B Nut, radiator bracket to crossmember Nm 5
BA46.25-P-1002-02B Bolt, radiator bracket to reinforcement Nm 5
BA46.25-P-1003-02B Hose clamp, hydraulic line to power steering radiator Nm 3
Fig 3: Identifying Set Of Plugs (129 589 00 91 00)
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Fig 4: Identifying Hand Pump (210 589 00 71 00)
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