32 41 445 Replacing return line (from cooler to oil reservoir)

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WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin!
RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!

IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to enter the hydraulic system.
Close off line connections with seal plugs.

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of hydraulic fluid in a suitable collecting vessel.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from oil reservoir
Removing intake port (N63/N55)
Remove left 11 61 365 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT CHARGE AIR DUCT (N55)

Release hose clamp (1) and detach cooler return line from fluid reservoir (2).

Installation note:

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

Fig 1: Identifying Fluid Reservoir Cooler Return Line And Hose Clamp

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Expose cooler return line up to connection on power steering cooler.

Release QUICK-RELEASE COUPLING and seal power steering cooler connection with a suitable plug.

Installation note:

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

Fig 2: Locating Seal Power Steering Cooler Connection

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After installation:

Carry out INITIAL DYNAMIC DRIVE OPERATION
Check pipe connections for leaks