Terrain FWD L4-2.4L (2010)
Caution
To avoid cutting the rubber portion of the power steering lines or scratching the corrosion-resistant coating on the steel portion of the power
steering lines, it is essential to take the following precautions:
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Use a safety/utility knife to cut through the silver heat sleeve material.
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Apply tape to the outside (non-cutting edges) of the safety/utility knife.
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Cut away from the power steering lines and hoses. Never cut into the power steering lines or rubber hoses.
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Slowly and carefully remove the sleeve from the power steering line.
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Ensure there is NO blade-to-metal or blade-to-rubber contact with the safety/utility knife and power steering line during the sleeve removal
process.
Note
If a plastic body trim tool is NOT available, use a piece of electrical conduit or a flat wooden stick to protect the rubber portion of the power
steering line.
7. Protect the hose when starting the cut by inserting a plastic body trim tool (1) or equivalent tool between the rubber hose portion (2) of the power
steering line and the heat sleeve (3). Refer to illustration.
8. Insert the safety/utility knife (4) into the heat sleeve material (3) until the blade contacts the plastic body trim tool (1).
Caution
Do not let the blade tip run off the body trim tool and cut into the rubber hose.
9. Once the blade has made contact with the plastic body trim tool, make a horizontal cut toward the front of the vehicle that is about 25 mm (1 in.) in
length.
10. Once the cut has been started, remove the plastic body trim tool or equivalent from the heat sleeve and power steering line.
