2002-05 STEERING Power Steering - Mini REMOVAL & INSTALLATION POWER STEERING PUMP (WITH A/T) Removal & Installation Remove fan for power steering. Draw hydraulic fluid out of tank and do not reuse. Release hose clamp (1) and intake line. Remove intake line with power steering pump and, while removed, disconnect intake line from power steering pump. Fig. 1: Disconnecting Intake Line From Power Steering Pump Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Release plug connector (1) and pull off. Disconnect plug connection (2) in straight direction, otherwise damage may be caused. 2006 MINI Cooper 2002-05 STEERING Power Steering - Mini
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2002-05 STEERING
Power Steering - Mini
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
POWER STEERING PUMP (WITH A/T)
Removal & Installation
Remove fan for power steering. Draw hydraulic fluid out of tank and do not reuse. Release hose clamp (1) and intake line. Remove intake line with power steering pump and, while removed, disconnect intake line from power steering pump.
Fig. 1: Disconnecting Intake Line From Power Steering Pump Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Release plug connector (1) and pull off. Disconnect plug connection (2) in straight direction, otherwise damage may be caused.
Fig. 5: Removing Power Steering Pump With Bracket Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
When replacing power steering pump, release nuts (1) on all four rubber mounts. Release screws (2) and remove rubber mounts (3). Replace damaged rubber mounts (3). Bleed power steering system. See BLEEDING .
Fig. 6: Identifying Nuts, Screws & Rubber Mounts Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
POWER STEERING PUMP (WITH M/T)
Removal & Installation
Do not allow any dirt to enter the system. Seal off line connections with plugs. If necessary, remove fan for power steering. Draw hydraulic fluid out of tank. Release plug connector (1) and pull off. Disconnect plug connection (2) in straight direction, otherwise damage may be caused. See Fig. 2 .
Release screw (1) and disconnect pressure line. Remove hose clamp (2) and detach return line. During installation, replace hose clamp. See Fig. 7 .
Fig. 7: Releasing Screw & Removing Hose Clamp Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Unfasten screws (1). See Fig. 4 .
Slacken nut (1). Replace self-locking-nuts. Remove power-steering pump (2) with bracket. See Fig. 5 .
When replacing power steering-pump, release nuts (1) on al1 four rubber mounts. Release screws (2) and remove rubber mounts (3). Replace damaged rubber mounts (3). See Fig. 6 . Bleed power steering system. See BLEEDING .
POWER STEERING FAN
Removal & Installation
Release nuts (1). During installation, replace self-locking nuts.
Fig. 9: Disconnecting Plug Connection Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
On vehicles built before 3-1-2002, remove fuse box cover and check whether the diode is still in place. If-the diode has already been removed do NOT continue with the following procedure.
Necessary preliminary tasks include detaching fuse box in interior. Unwrap adhesive tape (1) from wiring loom to expose diode (4) and connectors (2 and 3). Unplug connectors (2 and 3) from diode (4). Remove and discard diode (4). Reconnect connectors (2 and 3) and rewrap adhesive tape around wiring loom.
Fig. 10: Exposing Diode Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR
Removal & Installation
Draw hydraulic fluid out of tank. Do not reuse. Release nuts (1). Release nut (2) and remove fastening clamp from supply reservoir. Open hose clips (3) and detach hoses from supply reservoir. During installation, replace hose clamps. Bleed power steering system. See BLEEDING .