Element 2WD L4-2.4L (2003)
2.
Check the clarity and the color of the drained coolant:
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If the coolant is clear, and its color is bright blue or bright green, go to step 3.
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If the coolant is cloudy, or if its color is not bright blue or bright green, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE.
3.
Remove the radiator cap, and check for corrosion at the cap opening:
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If there is no corrosion at the cap opening, go to step 4.
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If you see corrosion at the cap opening, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE.
4.
Add new coolant into the radiator:
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Refer to page 10-7 of the service manual, and do steps 5 thru 12, or
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Online, enter keyword COOLANT, select Coolant Replacement from the list, and do steps 5 thru 12.
5.
Center-punch a completion mark above the first character of the engine compartment VIN.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
NOTE:
Do a VIN status inquiry to see if the heater core was already replaced. (It may have been replaced using Service Bulletin 07-076, Poor Heating
Due to Restricted Heater Core.) If the heater core was replaced, do not do step 2.
1.
Replace the radiator:
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Refer to page 10-13 in the 2003-2006 Element Service Manual, and do steps 2 thru 9, or
