How to remove the filter screen inside the power steering fluid reservoir (Y33)?

[97Q45t]

Well, I tried to suck the old fluid out with a turkey baster but the filter screen was on the way. The screen looks like it's not removable. Anyone has done this before with different way? Please help! Thanks!

[DAEDALUS]

Just pry it out with a small flat-blade.

[97Q45t]

Thanks! I'll do that tomorrow morning.

[97Q45t]

Just pry it out with a small flat-blade.

Nope, I tried and it won't work. I'm 99.99% positive that the filter screen is built-in into the reservoir. Have you remove the screen on a Y33? Q45Tech? Anyone?

[3Q Jay]

Duy, I think it does. could be a bit sticky after 8 years..... I'll try it tomorrow and let you know.

[3Q Jay]

...my bad... on the 97, the resevoir is all plastik and the screen *does* indeed appear locked in. I was thinking of my 95 alty which it comes out quite easily.

[97Q45t]

Thank you for confirmation on this , Jay. I might just go ahead and cut the screen. I don't think the screen do much good anyway. My friends' GS400s didn't have any screen so I think cutting it wouldn't be a really bad idea.

[DAEDALUS]

If you change the fluid often enough it might be OK. I've seen a lot of seal material caught in the screens on neglected cars.

[maxnix]

And you definitely don't want any screen material to fall into the resevoir.

Might think twice about cuttiing it.

[97Q45t]

I'll be extra careful.