L322 Range Rover Service Procedures
COOLING SYSTEM - V8
ADJUSTMENTS
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COOLING SYSTEM - V8
ADJUSTMENTS
Coolant - drain, flush & refill
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Before disconnecting the battery, ensure all text and
cautions in the battery disconnection section are
observed.
GENERAL INFORMATION, Electrical
Drain
1. Position vehicle on lift.
2. Set heater controls to maximum.
3. Disconnect battery earth lead.
4. Remove coolant expansion tank cap.
WARNING: Since injury such as scalding
could be caused by escaping steam or
coolant, do not remove the filler cap from
the coolant expansion tank while the
system is hot.
5. Remove undertray.
6. Position container beneath radiator to collect
coolant.
7. Fit tube to drain tap, open tap and allow coolant
to drain.
CAUTION: Engine coolant will damage paint
finished surfaces. If spilled, immediately
remove coolant and clean area with water.
8. Position container beneath engine to collect
coolant.
9. Remove cylinder block drain plug and allow
coolant to drain. Discard sealing washer.
10. Remove container.
Refill
1. Close radiator drain tap and remove tube.
2. Using a new sealing washer, fit cylinder block
drain plug and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
3. Connect battery earth lead.
4. Connect exhaust extractor to tail pipes.
5. Remove bleed screw from expansion tank.
6. Fill cooling system, keeping coolant to neck of
expansion tank until a steady stream of coolant
is emitted from bleed screw hole. Fit and tighten
bleed screw.
7. Fit coolant expansion tank cap.
8. Run engine until normal operating temperature
is reached.
9. Switch off engine and allow to cool.
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