Santa Fe L4-2.4L (2001)
Coolant: Service and Repair
REPLACING OF THE COOLANT
1. Set the temperature control lever to the hot position.
2. Remove the radiator cap.
CAUTION: Remove the cap slowly. The system is pressurized and the coolant may be hot. Do not open the cap when the engine is hot.
3. Loosen the drain plug to drain the coolant.
4. Drain the coolant from the reserve tank.
5. After draining the coolant, tighten the drain plug securely.
6. Fill the radiator with the coolant up to its filler neck.
7. Fill the reserve tank with the coolant.
8. Warm up the engine until the thermostat opens, remove the radiator cap and check the coolant level.
9. When the radiator is filled up to its filler neck, install the radiator cap securely.
10. Fill the reserve tank with coolant up to the "FULL" line.
