FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Component Tests and General Diagnostics

WARNING: NEVER REMOVE THE RADIATOR CAP WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT. SERIOUS BURNS COULD BE CAUSED BY HIGH PRESSURE FLUID ESCAPING FROM THE RADIATOR.





To check for leakage, apply pressure to the cooling system with a tester.
The testing pressure is 157 kPa (23 psi).

CAUTION: Higher pressure than specified may cause radiator damage.