Edge AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
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Measure temperature difference in the center vents
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If greater than 15° F (8° C), proceed to the service procedure
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If less than 15° F (8° C), follow normal WSM diagnosis
EQUIPMENT LIST
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Rotunda Tool Kit # 303-1525
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Additional equipment needed
WATER PUMP INLET TUBE
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Replace the water pump inlet tube if the engine build date is on or before 4/1/2008
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Do NOT replace the water pump inlet tube, if the engine build date is on or after 4/2/2008
PRE-RINSE
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Removes old coolant from the cooling system
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Coolant MUST NOT mix with the VC-11 flush chemical
VC-11 FLUSH
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Removes contamination from the cooling system
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VC-11 flush chemical temperature has to be between 135° F (57° C) and 150° F (65° C) for optimum cleaning performance
POST-RINSE AND FILL
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Removes VC-11 from the cooling system
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VC-11 flush chemical MUST NOT mix with the new coolant
Necessary to use 5 gallons of distilled water for the final system fill
Verification
VERIFY THE CUSTOMER CONCERN BY PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING HEATER PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
1. Idle the engine at shop ambient temperature of 60° F (15° C) or higher, until the engine is fully warmed up.
2. Set the front climate temperature control to the hottest setting.
3. Set the mode to panel/vent (with all vents OPEN) and make sure the A/C is switched to the OFF position. Do NOT set the temperature control to the
recirculation mode.
4. Set the blower to the highest speed.
5. Idle the engine for 5 minutes with the hood closed.
