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Fusion 2002.75 (06.2002-)

Engine Cooling - 1.4L Duratec-16V (Sigma)/1.6L Duratec-16V (Sigma) - Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding—1.4L Duratec-16V (Sigma)/1.6L Duratec-16V (Sigma) Fusion 2002.75 (06/2002-)
General Procedures

Draining
  1. WARNING:
    WARNING:When releasing the cooling system pressure, cover the coolant expansion tank cap with a thick cloth to prevent the possibility of scalding. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    Release the cooling system pressure by slowly turning the coolant expansion tank cap a quarter of a turn.
  1. Remove the coolant expansion tank cap.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
    For additional information, refer to: Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).

  1. Drain the cooling system.
    • Allow the coolant to drain into a suitable container.
  1. Install the radiator drain plug.
  1. Lower the vehicle.

Filling and Bleeding
  1. Remove the radiator bleed plug (if equipped).
  1. Fill the coolant expansion tank until coolant is expelled from the radiator bleed point or stabilizes at the MAX mark (whichever occurs first).
  1. Install the radiator bleed plug (if equipped).

  1. Fill the coolant expansion tank to the MAX mark (if necessary).
  1. Start and run the engine at 3000 revolutions per minute (RPM) for two minutes.
  1. Fill the coolant expansion tank completely.
  1. Install the coolant expansion tank cap.
  1. Start and run the engine at 3000 RPM for another two minutes.
  1. Switch the engine off.

General Procedures|Removal and Installation > < Engine Cooling