Preliminary Work

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WARNING: Vehicle raised incorrectly

Danger of fatal injury and material damage should the vehicle fall down

→ Jack the vehicle at the prescribed jacking points.

Raise the vehicle.
→ WM 4X00IN LIFTING THE VEHICLE (ALL MODELS)
Open the engine compartment lid.
Disconnect the battery. → 2706IN WORK INSTRUCTIONS AFTER DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY
Information
- The reservoir can only be removed and installed when the power-steering pump is removed.
Remove hydraulic pump.
→489819 REMOVING AND INSTALLING HYDRAULIC PUMP .

Includes:

Drain hydraulic fluid at the underbody connection point in the rear sill area on the left.
Remove air cleaner housing.
Loosen drive belt and remove pulley.
Remove resonance tube.