Cooling System Partial Draining, Filling and Bleeding
Cooling System Partial Draining, Filling and Bleeding
WARNING: Since injury such as scalding could be caused by escaping steam or coolant, do not remove the filler cap from the coolant expansion tank while the system is hot.
CAUTION: The engine cooling system must be maintained with the correct concentration and type of anti-freeze solution to prevent corrosion and frost damage. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the engine.
CAUTION: Engine coolant will damage the paint finished surfaces. If spilt, immediately remove the coolant and clean the area with water.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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WARNING: Since injury such as scalding could be caused by escaping steam or coolant, do not remove the filler cap from the coolant expansion tank while the system is hot.
WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
1 Raise and support the vehicle.
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WARNING: Eye protection must be worn.
CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
Allow the coolant to drain.
Position a container to collect the fluid.
2 Remove the container.
WARNING: Since injury such as scalding could be caused by escaping steam or coolant, do not remove the filler cap from the coolant expansion tank while the system is hot.
CAUTION: The engine cooling system must be maintained with the correct concentration and type of anti-freeze solution to prevent corrosion and frost damage. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the engine.
CAUTION: Engine coolant will damage the paint finished surfaces. If spilt, immediately remove the coolant and clean the area with water.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
1 Fill the coolant expansion tank until coolant appears through the bleed ports.
CAUTION: Anti-freeze concentration must be maintained at 50%.
CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.
CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.
CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.
2 Set the heater controls to maximum.
CAUTION: Anti-freeze concentration must be maintained at 50%.
3 Start the engine and continue to fill the coolant until the maximum level is reached.
4 Increase the engine speed to 1500 rpm and continue to fill.
5 Check if the front heater is warm after 2 minutes, if warm proceed to step 13
6 If not, turn the engine off for 10 seconds and then start the engine and return to step 9.
7 Once the front heater is warm, check if the rear heater is warm (if equipped). If no heat is felt, increase the engine speed to 3000 rpm for 30 seconds and repeat until the heater is warm and return to idle.
8 Continue filling with coolant until the level stops dropping and top up to 65mm below rim (to top
rib on back of the coolant expansion tank).
CAUTION: Correct installation of the Coolant expansion tank cap can be obtained by tightening the cap until an audible click is heard.
9 Switch the heater off.
10 Raise the engine speed to 2000 RPM for eight minutes.
CAUTION: Switch off the engine and allow the coolant temperature to go cold.
11 Switch the engine off and allow to cool.
12 Visually check the engine and cooling system for signs of coolant leakage.
WARNING: When releasing the cooling system pressure, cover the coolant expansion tank cap with a thick cloth.
CAUTION: Since injury such as scalding could be caused by escaping steam or coolant, make sure the vehicle cooling system is cool prior to carrying out this procedure
CAUTION: Make sure the coolant level remains above the "COLD FILL RANGE" lower level mark.
NOTE:
When the cooling system is warm, the coolant will be approximately 10mm above the upper level mark on the expansion tank with the cap removed.
13 Check and top-up the coolant if required.
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