Hose - Return

HOSE - RETURN
REMOVAL
COOLER TO RESERVOIR

1. Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable (2) from battery post.
2. Siphon power steering fluid from pump reservoir.
3. Remove air cleaner housing and inlet tube to throttle body.

4. Remove hose clamp, then return hose (1) at reservoir (2).
5. Remove upper radiator closer panels.

6. Remove hose clamp, then cooler end of return hose (1) at cooler (2).

7. Remove return hose from routing clip (4) on headlamp mounting crossmember.
8. Pull cooler end of return hose into engine compartment and remove hose from vehicle.

GEAR TO COOLER - AWD

1. Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable (2) from battery post.
2. Siphon power steering fluid from pump reservoir.
3. Raise and support vehicle.
4. Remove belly pan.

5. Remove hose clamp, then return hose (1) at cooler (2).

6. Remove return hose (1) from routing clip (2) on cooling module.

7. Unthread return hose tube nut (1) from steering gear (2).

8. Remove screws (1) fastening routing clamps securing return hose (3) to right side of engine cradle (2).
9. Remove return hose from vehicle.

GEAR TO COOLER - RWD

1. Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable (2) from battery post.
2. Siphon power steering fluid from pump reservoir.
3. Raise and support vehicle.
4. Remove belly pan.

5. Remove hose clamp, then return hose (1) at cooler (2).

6. Remove screw (4) fastening routing clamps securing pressure (1) and return (2) hoses to right side of engine cradle (3).

7. Unthread return hose tube nut (3) from steering gear (1).

8. Remove return hose (1) from routing clip (2) on cooling module.
9. Remove return hose from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
COOLER TO RESERVOIR

1. Install cooler end of return hose (3) from engine compartment side, under headlamp mounting crossmember as shown.
2. Place hose in routing clip (4) on headlamp mounting crossmember.

NOTE: If a lengthwise paint stripe appears on the return hose (3) near the end, position that paint stripe at the top (12 O'clock position) when installed on the cooler. This positioning must be done to ensure proper hose routing.

3. Slide return hose (3) onto end of cooler (1). Install clamp securing hose in place.

4. Slide return hose (1) onto reservoir (2). Install clamp securing hose in place.
5. Install upper radiator closure panels.
6. Install air cleaner housing and inlet tube.

7. Connect battery negative cable (2) to battery post. It is important that this is performed properly.
8. Fill pump reservoir with fluid and perform pump initial operation procedure.

GEAR TO COOLER - AWD

1. Route cooler end of return hose (3) over stabilizer bar from rear using the reverse of how it was removed.

NOTE: Always use a NEW O-ring on the end of the return hose at the steering gear.

2. Lubricate NEW O-ring on steering gear end of return hose with clean power steering fluid.
3. Lift gear end of return hose to return port on steering gear. Install return hose (2) to steering gear (1). Do not tighten tube nut at this time.

4. Position return hose routing clamps on right side of engine cradle (2) and install screws (1) securing hose (3) in place.

5. Tighten return hose tube nut (1) at steering gear to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.) torque.

6. Route cooler end of return hose (1) under headlamp mounting crossmember (3) as shown.
7. Place hose in routing clip (2) on cooling module.

8. Slide return hose (1) onto end of cooler (2). Install clamp securing hose in place.
9. Install belly pan.
10. Lower vehicle.

11. Connect battery negative cable (2) to battery post. It is important that this is performed properly.
12. Fill pump reservoir with fluid and perform pump initial operation procedure.

GEAR TO COOLER - RWD

1. Route cooler end of return hose (2) over steering gear from rear using the reverse of how it was removed.

4. Route return hose along right side of engine cradle as shown. Position pressure hose (1) routing clamp over return hose (2) routing clamp, then install screw (4) securing hoses to right side of engine cradle (3).

5. Tighten return hose tube nut at steering gear to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.) torque.

6. Route cooler end of return hose (1) under headlamp mounting crossmember (3) as shown.
7. Place hose in routing clip (2) on cooling module.

8. Slide return hose (1) onto end of cooler (2). Install clamp securing hose in place.
9. Install belly pan.
10. Lower vehicle.

11. Connect battery negative cable (2) to battery post. It is important that this is performed properly.
12. Fill pump reservoir with fluid and perform pump initial operation procedure.