Necessary preliminary work

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Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from fluid reservoir
Remove intake silencer housing
Remove BELT PULLEY
Remove FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION
Remove radiator seal

Release hose clamp (1) and detach intake pipe (2) from vane pump.

Installation note:

Markings on intake pipe and vane pump connection must match up.

Fig 1: Identifying Hose Clamp And Intake Pipe

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Release bolt (1) and remove bracket with refrigerant line.

Unfasten screws (2).

Installation note:

Replace aluminum screws.

Observe screwing sequence!

Fig 2: Identifying Bracket With Refrigerant Line Screws And Bolts

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Release banjo bolt (1) and disconnect pressure line.

Installation note:

Replace all sealing rings (D).

Make sure pressure line is laid without tension and with sufficient distance to adjoining components.

Tightening torque 32 41 8AZ.

Fig 3: Identifying Sealing Rings With Bolts

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Release bolts (2) and remove vane pump towards bottom.

Installation note:

Replace aluminum screws.

Observe screwing sequence!