Freelander (LN) V6-2.5L (2004)
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6. Remove bleed screw from heater return hose.
7. Slowly fill the system through the coolant expansion tank until a steady flow of coolant is emitted from the bleed hole.
8. Fit and close bleed screw in heater return hose.
9. Continue to fill system through the expansion tank until coolant reaches to the base of the expansion tank bleed hose.
10. Fit expansion tank filler cap.
11. Start and run engine until coolant in expansion tank has dropped to bottom of tank.
CAUTION: DO NOT operate air conditioning
12. Switch off engine and allow to cool.
13. Remove expansion tank filler cap and add coolant until it reaches the base of the bleed hose.
14. Fit expansion tank filler cap.
15. Start and run engine until normal operating temperature is reached.
CAUTION: The bottom hose must be warm/ hot, this will ensure the thermostat is fully open.
16. Ensure warm air is available at vents.
NOTE: If warm air is not available, an air-lock may be present in heater matrix. If necessary, allow engine to cool, remove expansion tank filler
cap and repeat bleed operation at heater hose
17. Switch off engine and allow to cool.
18. Check for leaks and top-up coolant to 'MAX' mark on expansion tank
19. Fit underbelly panel.
20. Fit engine acoustic cover.
