| General Procedures Draining | | -
Refer to: Engine Cooling System Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation). | | | -
Release the cooling system pressure by slowly turning the coolant expansion tank cap between 2 and 3 turns. | | | -
Remove the coolant expansion tank cap. | | | -
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to: Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation). | Filling and Bleeding | | -
Switch the interior heater blower off. | | | -
Fill the coolant expansion tank 15 mm over the MAX mark. | | | -
Install the coolant expansion tank cap. | | | -
Start the engine, maintain the engine speed at 2500 revolutions per minute (RPM) for eight minutes or until the engine reaches normal operating temperature. | | | -
Maintain the engine speed at 2500 RPM for three minutes after the engine has reached normal operating temperature. | | | -
Increase the engine speed to 4000 RPM for five seconds. | | | -
Decrease the engine speed to 2500 RPM for three minutes. | | | -
Check the cooling system for leaks. | | | -
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to: Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation). | | | -
Allow the engine to cool. | | | -
Fill the coolant expansion tank to the MAX mark. | | |
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