For those that would like to read about three alternate ways of changing the fluid, this was a good write up. From my E46 days, but the concepts are all the same. Not surprisingly, the author has concerns about the turkey baster method.
Doug's Domain :: DIY Power Steering Flush
The article also mentions the filter screen that is built into the reservoir. The reservoir is designed to be replaced in order to change the filter, it is not a removable filter. Changing the oil and leaving a dirty filter doesn't seem like a complete job.
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