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Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding - 1.8L Endura-DI (Lynx) Diesel > < Engine Cooling

Fiesta 1996 (08.1995-02.2002)

Engine Cooling - Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding—1.25L/1.3L Endura-E (HCS)/1.4L/1.6L/1.8L Endura-DE (Kent) Diesel Fiesta 1996 (08/1995-02/2002)
General Procedures

Drain
  1. WARNING:
    WARNING:When releasing the system pressure, cover the coolant expansion tank cap with a thick cloth to prevent the possibility of coolant scalding.
    Relieve the cooling system pressure.
    • Unscrew the coolant expansion tank cap slowly.
  1. Remove the coolant expansion tank cap.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section  100-02 Jacking and Lifting.

  1. Remove the radiator undershield.

  1. Remove the radiator drain plug.
    • Drain the coolant into a suitable container.
  1. Refit the radiator drain plug when all coolant has drained.

  1. Install the radiator undershield.
  1. Lower the vehicle.

Refill

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:For vehicles with a diesel engine, it is necessary to add a further one litre of coolant above the MAX mark to make sure that the correct level is achieved after the system degasses.
    Refill the coolant expansion tank to the MAX mark.
  1. Start the engine and run until normal operating temperature is achieved. Check for coolant leaks and add coolant if necessary.

Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding - 1.8L Endura-DI (Lynx) Diesel > < Engine Cooling