Fluid Cooler: Removal

Using a siphon pump, remove as much power steering fluid as possible from the power steering fluid reservoir.
Raise vehicle using a frame contact type hoist or supported using jack stands. See JACKING & HOISTING .
300M only - The front fascia will require removal to access the power steering cooler. See REMOVAL .
Remove the hose clamp from the lower hose at the power steering fluid cooler (Fig 1 ). Remove the lower hose from the power steering fluid cooler. Drain remaining power steering fluid from the hoses and the power steering fluid cooler.

Fig 1: Lower Hose At Power Steering Fluid Cooler
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Remove the hose clamp and upper hose (Fig 2 ) from the power steering fluid cooler.

Fig 2: Upper Hose At Power Steering Fluid Cooler
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Remove the 6 clips (Fig 3 ) mounting the air dam to the radiator lower support.

Fig 3: Air Dam Retaining Clips
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Remove the 2 nuts (Fig 4 ) attaching the power steering fluid cooler to the radiator lower crossmember.

Fig 4: Cooler Attachment
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Remove the power steering fluid cooler from the radiator lower crossmember.