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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2008 🢒 CTS 🢒 Steering 🢒 Power Steering 🢒 Power Steering Fluid Cooler Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement.
  2. Remove as much power steering fluid from the remote power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
  3. Remove the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement.
  4. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.

    5. Object Number: 2029078 Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the power steering cooler hose clamps (1) and hoses (2) from the power steering fluid cooler (3).

    6. Object Number: 1974067 Size: SH
  6. Loosen the front bumper fascia enough to pull it forward and remove the power steering fluid cooler bracket bolt (1). Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
  7. Remove the power steering fluid cooler bracket nut (3).
  8. Remove the power steering fluid cooler (2) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1974067 Size: SH
  1. Position the power steering fluid cooler (2) to the vehicle.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the power steering fluid cooler bracket bolt (1).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

  3. Install the power steering fluid cooler bracket nut (3).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

  4. Secure the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.

    5. Object Number: 2029078 Size: SH
  5. Connect the power steering cooler hoses (2) and clamps (1) to the power steering fluid cooler (3).
  6. Clean any excess fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
  7. Install the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement.
  8. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding.
  9. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement.