Hoses and Pipes Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Suzuki Reno and 2005 Suzuki Forenza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Siphon the power steering fluid from the fluid reservoir.
Disconnect the pressure line pipe and the supply line hose from the inlet and outlet connections on the power steering pump.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Pressure Line Pipe And Supply Line Hose
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Disconnect the return and supply line from the fluid reservoir.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Return And Supply Line From Fluid Reservoir
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Loosen the retaining clip located above the alternator and position it away from the pressure line.

Fig 3: Installing Pressure Line Retaining Clip Bolt
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Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
Disconnect the pressure line from the power steering gear inlet.
Disconnect the return line outlet pipe from the power steering gear.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Return Line Outlet Pipe From Power Steering Gear
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Remove the return line from the clip on the crossmember.

Fig 5: Removing Return Line From Clip On Crossmember
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Remove the bolts from each of the two clips on the radiator.
Remove all the hoses and pipes from the vehicle.
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 6: Removing Bolts From Clips On Radiator
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