S-Type (X200) V8-4.0L (AJ28) (2001)
Coolant: Service and Repair
Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding
Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding
All Vehicles
1. WARNING: WHEN RELEASING THE SYSTEM PRESSURE, COVER THE EXPANSION TANK CAP WITH A THICK CLOTH TO
PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF COOLANT SCALDING. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY.
Relieve the cooling system pressure.
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Unscrew the cap slowly.
2. Remove the expansion tank cap.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Remove the coolant drain plug.
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Drain the coolant into a suitable container.
5. CAUTION: Do not over tighten the drain plug. Failure to follow this instruction may cause damage to the vehicle.
Install the drain plug when all coolant has drained.
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Remove the drain tray.
6. Lower the vehicle.
LHD 3.0L Vehicles Only
7. Open the engine air bleed located on the engine crossover pipe.
8. Open the heater air bleed located on the expansion tank.
9. Fill the expansion tank until the coolant flows from the engine air bleed screw and expansion tank is full.
10. Close the engine air bleed screw.
11. Install the expansion tank cap.
12. Leave heater air bleed open.