Necessary preliminary tasks

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After completing this operation, check FLUID LEVEL IN TANK OF POWER STEERING SYSTEM .
Remove RADIATOR

Press lines (1) in direction of cooling loop, pull black locking ring towards rear. Keep locking ring pressed and detach lines (1) from cooling loop.

IMPORTANT: Catch and dispose of emerging oil.

Press lock (2). Pull cooling loop (3) of power steering towards rear out of holder.

Fig 1: Pressing Cooling Loop Lock

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Unlock seal (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

Release screw.

Fig 2: Unlocking Seal

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Remove A/C condenser towards rear top from fixtures.

Carefully tilt condenser (1) in direction of engine, taking care not to damage the condenser or lines in the process.

NOTE: Lines of A/C system remain connected to condenser.

Pull cooling loop (2) of power steering out of module carrier and remove.

Fig 3: Pulling Power Steering Cooling Loop Out Of Module Carrier

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