Removing Power-Steering Cooler

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CAUTION: Increased risk of accidents if Pentosin CHF 202 gets onto the surrounding area (e.g. onto the coolant hoses) when the oil cooler hoses are loosened (opened).

Possible danger of injury or damage.
1. Collect emerging Pentosin.
2. Wear protective goggles when carrying out overhead work on lines with Pentosin.
3. Wear protective gloves.
4. If coolant hoses come into contact with Pentosin, clean them thoroughly with water IMMEDIATELY.
5. Replace visibly swollen coolant hoses.

Information

After pulling off the hoses, close off all openings immediately using commercially available rubber stoppers.

The power-steering cooler is located at the radiator module (water cooler, condenser, automatic transmission oil cooler, power-steering cooler), behind the front apron.

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Installation position of power-steering cooler

Remove centre air guide -1- .

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Removing centre air guide
Disconnect hydraulic lines to the power-steering cooler.

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Pulling off hoses
1. 2.1 Loosen clamps.
2. 2.2 Pull off both hoses -A- .
3. 2.3 Unscrew fastening screw and remove the hose holder -B- .
Use a suitable container to collect any Pentosin that runs out.
Unclip power-steering cooler from the two holders -2- (-C- ).

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Unclipping cooler
Pull power-steering cooler to the left -D- out of the bracket -3- .
Remove power-steering cooler by pulling it forward -E- .