Cooling System: Service and Repair
ENGINE COOLANT REFILLING AND BLEEDINGCAUTION: When pouring engine coolant, be sure to shut the relay box lid and not to let coolant spill on the electrical parts of the paint. If any coolant spills, rinse it off immediately.
1. Slide the heater temperature control lever to maximum heat. Make sure the engine and radiator are cool to the touch.
2. Remove the radiator cap(A).
3. Loosen the drain plug(A), and drain the coolant.
4. Tighten the radiator drain plug(A) securely.
5. Remove the coolant reservoir tank. Drain the coolant and reinstall the coolant reservoir tank. Fill the coolant reservoir tank to the MAX mark with the coolant.
6. Mix the recommended antifreeze with an equal amount of water in a clean container.
NOTE:
- Use only genuine antifreeze/coolant
- For best corrosion protection, the coolant concentration must be maintained year - round at 50% minimum Coolant concentrations less than 50% may not provide sufficient protection against corrosion of freezing
- Coolant concentrations greater then 60% will impair cooling efficiency and are not recommended
CAUTION:
- Do not mix different brands of antifreeze/coolants.
- Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products; they may not be compatible with the coolant
7. Pour the coolant into the radiator to the base of the filler neck, and install the radiator cap loosely.
Coolant capacity: 8.14 liters(8.60 US quarts 7.16 Imp quarts)
8. Start the engine and let it run until it warms up. (until the radiator fan operates 3 or 4 times.)
9. Turn off the engine. Check the level in the radiator, add coolant if needed. This will allow trapped air to be removed from the cooling system.
10. Put the radiator cap on tightly, then run the engine again and check for leaks.