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Pipe Assembly: Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the under cover. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Under Cover.>
  3. Lift up the vehicle, and remove the front crossmember support plate.
    Fig 1: Front Crossmember Support Plate
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  4. Remove the one pipe joint at the center of the gearbox, and connect the vinyl hose to the pipe and the joint. Discharge the fluid by turning the steering wheel fully clockwise and counterclockwise. Discharge the fluid similarly from other pipes.
    Fig 2: Locating Pipe Joints
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  5. Remove the clamp E from return hose and pressure hose.
    Fig 3: Clamp E, Return Hose And Pressure Hose
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  6. Disconnect the return hose from return pipe and disconnect the pressure hose from feed pipe.
    Fig 4: Feed Pipe, Return Pipe, Pressure Hose And Return Hose
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  7. Remove the air intake duct. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct.>
  8. Disconnect the suction hose and pressure hose from oil pump.
    Fig 5: Suction Hose And Pressure Hose
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  9. Disconnect the suction hose and return hose from the reservoir tank.
    Fig 6: Suction Hose, Return Hose And Reservoir Tank
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  10. Remove the hose bracket and take out the hose assembly from vehicle.
Fig 7: Hose Assembly And Hose Bracket
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