Fluid Cooler: Removal

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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.
300M only - The front fascia will require removal to access the power steering cooler.
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: Removing 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: Removing 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: Removing 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: Removing Cooler Attachment
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Remove the power steering fluid cooler from the radiator lower crossmember.