Procedures
Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding - Vehicles Without: SuperchargerWARNING: Never remove the coolant pressure cap under any circumstances while the engine is operating. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
WARNING: To avoid the possibility of personal injury, do not operate the engine with the hood open until the fan blades have been examined for cracks and separation. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
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: Never remove the coolant pressure cap under any circumstances while the engine is operating. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the engine.
1. Open the hood.
2. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
3. WARNING: Release the cooling system pressure by slowly turning the coolant expansion tank cap a quarter of a turn. Cover the expansion tank cap with a thick cloth to prevent the possibility of scalding. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
Release the cooling system pressure.
^ Remove the coolant expansion tank cap.
4. Drain the coolant.
^ Position a container to collect the fluid.
^ Remove the drain plug.
5. Install the drain plug.
6. Loosen the coolant expansion tank bleed screw.
7. CAUTION: Anti-freeze concentration must be maintained at 50%.
Refill the cooling system.
^ When coolant runs from the expansion tank bleed point bubble-free, tighten the bleed screw.
8. Install the coolant expansion tank cap.
9. Set the heater controls to maximum.
10. Start the engine and idle until hot air is emitted at the face registers.
11. Switch the engine off and allow to cool.
12. Check and top-up the coolant if required.
13. Close the hood.