Radiator Cap: Service and Repair

RADIATOR


RADIATOR CAP : Inspection






- Check valve seat (A) of radiator cap.

B : Metal plunger

- Check if valve seat is swollen to the extent that the edge of the plunger cannot be seen when watching it vertically from the top.
- Check if valve seat has no soil and damage.





- Pull negative-pressure valve to open it, and check that it close completely when released.
- Check that there is no dirt or damage on the valve seat of radiator cap negative-pressure valve.
- Check that there are no unusualness in the opening and closing conditions of negative-pressure valve.





- Check radiator cap relief pressure.

Standard and limit : Refer to CO-26, "Radiator".

- When connecting radiator cap to the radiator cap tester and the radiator cap tester adapter (commercial service tool) (A), apply engine coolant to the cap seal surface.
- Replace radiator cap if there is an unusualness related to the above three.

CAUTION:
When installing radiator cap, thoroughly wipe out the water outlet (front) filler neck to remove any waxy residue or foreign material.