Flushing Engine Coolant

ENGINE COOLANT

Flushing Cooling System

1.Install radiator drain plug and reservoir tank, if removed.
Radiator drain plug: Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.

CAUTION:
Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new O-ring.
2.If water drain plugs on cylinder block were removed, close and tighten them. Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.
3.Remove air duct from between air cleaner case and electric throttle control actuator. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal And Installation.





4.Disconnect heater hose (1) at location (black arrow) as shown.
-: Front
- Position heater hose as high as possible.
5.Fill radiator until engine coolant flows out of the disconnected heater hose and then reconnect the heater hose.
6.Finish filling the engine and reservoir tank with water and reinstall the radiator cap.
7.Install air duct in between air cleaner case and electric throttle control actuator. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal And Installation.
8.Run the engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
9.Rev the engine two or three times under no-load.
10.Stop the engine and wait until it cools down.
11.Drain water from the system. Refer to "Draining Engine Coolant" Draining Engine Coolant.
12.Repeat steps 1 through 11 until clear water begins to drain from radiator.