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3 RA Checking Cooling System For Water Leaks > < 2 RA Draining Off And Topping Up Coolant (M54)
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Remove front splash guard.

Open drain plug (1) at bottom of radiator.

Installation:

Replace seal.

Drain, catch and dispose of coolant.

Open drain plug on engine block.

Installation:

Replace seal.

Tightening torque, 11 11 5AZ.

Drain, catch and dispose of coolant.

Adding coolant:

Note:

Slowly fill coolant expansion tank with coolant.

Screw in vent plug when bubble-free coolant emerges.

Pour coolant into coolant expansion tank up to max. cold fill level.

Note:

The tank mark indicates the fluid level at approx. 20

°

C.

Use only recommended coolant.

Vent cooling system and check for leaks.

RA  Draining off and topping up coolant (M54)

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Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued

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