Cooper S (R53) L4-1.6L SC (W11) (2004)
Coolant: Service and Repair
Draining And Adding Coolant (COOPER S)
Warning: Danger of scalding, work on the cooling system should only be carried out when the engine is cooled down.
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of drained coolant. Observe country specific waste disposal regulations.
Note: Follow instructions for working on the cooling system.
After topping-up the coolant, vent the cooling system and check for coolant tightness. See: Service and Repair/Venting Cooling System and Checking
For Leaks
Drain coolant:
Release pressure cap (1) on expansion tank.
Remove underguard.
Remove bottom hose connection on radiator (1).
Drain, catch and dispose of coolant.
Refit coolant hose (1).
Release vent screw in heater rail (1).
Heater bleed screw ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 4,5/6.5 Nm