Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 Service Manual Supplement page 2422

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RESERVOIR (Continued)
(2) Siphon as much fluid as possible from the fluid
reservoir.
(3) Remove the plastic engine cover.
(4) Remove the clamp attaching the supply hose to
the power steering fluid reservoir (Fig. 9). Remove
the hose from the reservoir.
(5) Remove the clamp attaching the return hose to
the power steering fluid reservoir (Fig. 9). Remove
the hose from the reservoir.
Fig. 9 Hose Connection At Reservoir
1 - POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR
2 - ENGINE COVER
3 - SUPPLY HOSE
4 - RETURN HOSE
(6) Remove the 2 bolts fastening the reservoir to
the rear of the engine (Fig. 10)
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the power steering fluid reservoir
bracket to the engine with mounting bolts (Fig. 10).
Tighten bolts to 10 N·m (90 in.lb.).
NOTE: Make sure the throttle cable is routed in
front of the reservoir just below the upper lip.
2001 PT CRUISER
Fig. 10 Power Streering Fluid Reservoir Mounting
1 - MOUNTING BOLTS
2 - POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR
(2) Install the fluid supply hose onto the power
steering fluid reservoir fitting (Fig. 9).
(3) Slide the hose clamp on the fluid supply hose
up into position on the fluid reservoir and install it.
Be sure hose clamp in installed past bead on fluid
reservoir fitting.
CAUTION: Make sure the supply hose is routed
above the engine timing chain cover but below
engine wiring harness. The power steering fluid
supply hose must remain clear of any unfriendly
surface that can cause possible damage to it.
(4) Install the fluid return hose onto the power
steering fluid reservoir fitting (Fig. 9).
(5) Slide the hose clamp on the fluid supply hose
up into position on the fluid reservoir and install it.
Be sure hose clamp in installed past bead on fluid
reservoir fitting.
(6) Install plastic engine cover.
(7) Fill the fluid reservoir to the proper level with
Mopar power steering fluid or equivalent.
(8) Start the engine and let run for a few seconds,
then turn the engine off.
(9) Add fluid if necessary.
(10) Install the filler cap.
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