Coolant: Service and Repair

Coolant - Drain, Flush & Refill

Service Repair No - 26.10.01

Before disconnecting the battery, ensure all text and cautions in the battery disconnection information are observed.

Drain
1. Position vehicle on lift.
2. Set heater controls to maximum.
3. Disconnect battery earth lead.
4. Remove coolant expansion tank cap.

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.

5. Remove undertray.
6. Position container beneath radiator to collect coolant.





7. Fit tube to drain tap, open tap and allow coolant to drain.

CAUTION: Engine coolant will damage paint finished surfaces. If spilled, immediately remove coolant and clean area with water.

8. Position container beneath engine to collect coolant.





9. Remove cylinder block drain plug and allow coolant to drain. Discard sealing washer.
10. Remove container.

Refill
1. Close radiator drain tap and remove tube.
2. Using anew sealing washer, fit cylinder block drain plug and tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
3. Connect battery earth lead.
4. Connect exhaust extractor to tail pipes.





5. Remove bleed screw from expansion tank.
6. Fill cooling system, keeping coolant to neck of expansion tank until a steady stream of coolant is emitted from bleed screw hole. Fit and tighten bleed screw.
7. Fit coolant expansion tank cap.
8. Run engine until normal operating temperature is reached.
9. Switch off engine and allow to cool.





10. Check for leaks and fill expansion tank to "MAX" mark.
11. Clean coolant from body and surrounding area.
12. Fit undertray.