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Radiator Lower Mounting Repair > < Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding

Mondeo 2007.5 (02.2007-)

Engine Cooling - 2.0L Duratorq-TDCi (DW) Diesel - Cooling System Draining and Vacuum Filling Mondeo 2007.5 (02/2007-)
General Procedures

General Equipment
Cooling system vacuum tester and refiller
Fluid container

Draining

WARNING:
WARNING:When releasing the cooling system pressure, cover the coolant expansion tank cap with a thick cloth.
NOTE:
NOTE:Always follow the manufacturer's instructions when handling the equipment.
  1. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Health and Safety Precautions (100-00, Description and Operation).

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    Release the cooling system pressure by slowly turning the coolant expansion tank cap between 2 and 3 turns.
  1. Refer to: Lifting (100-02, Description and Operation).

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    WARNING:
    WARNING:Be prepared to collect escaping fluid.
    Use a suitable coolant hose to drain the coolant.
    General Equipment: Fluid container
    Loosen: 4 turn(s)

Evacuating and Filling

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    • If the cooling system was completely drained, fill the fluid container with the full cooling system fill capacity plus 0.5L of additional coolant.
    • If the cooling system was partially drained, fill the fluid container with the removed and spilled amount of coolant plus 1.0L of additional coolant. When in doubt always use the full cooling system fill capacity plus 0.5L of additional coolant.

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    1. Close the valve, install the coolant hose and place it into the fluid container.
    1. Close the valve and connect the compressed air hose.

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    1. Open the valve until the specificied vacuum is achieved.

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    • Open the valve until the coolant reservoir fluid level is at the MAX mark.
    • If no coolant is visible in the coolant expansion tank, add 2.0L of coolant to the fluid container and repeat the evacuating and filling procedure.

Radiator Lower Mounting Repair > < Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding