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Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding - 2.2L Duratorq-TDCi (Puma) Diesel-2.4L Duratorq-TDCi (Puma) Diesel-3.2L Duratorq- > < Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding - 2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4), Vehicles With: Fuel Fired Booster Heater

Transit 2006.5 (04.2006-)

Engine Cooling - Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding—2.2L Duratorq-TDCi (Puma) Diesel/2.4L Duratorq-TDCi (Puma) Diesel/3.2L Duratorq-TDCi (Puma) Diesel, Vehicles With: Fuel Fired Booster Heater Transit 2006.5 (04/2006-)
General Procedures

Draining

WARNING:
WARNING:When releasing the cooling system pressure, cover the coolant expansion tank cap with a thick cloth.
  1. Release the cooling system pressure by slowly turning the coolant expansion tank cap between 2 and 3 turns.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
    Refer to: Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).

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

Filling and Bleeding

  1. Fill the coolant expansion tank coolant level to 30 mm over the MAX mark.
  1. Install the coolant expansion tank cap.
  1. Start and run the engine at 2000 RPM and maintain it for 20 minutes.
  1. Increase the engine speed to 3000 RPM and maintain it for 10 minutes.
  1. Decrease the engine speed to 2000 RPM and maintain it for 10 minutes.
  1. Switch the engine off.
  1. Check the cooling system for leaks.
  1. Allow the engine to cool.
  1. Fill the coolant expansion tank level to the MAX mark.

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