TD5 Defender
COOLING SYSTEM
1
ADJUSTMENT
DRAIN AND REFILL
Service repair no - 26.10.01
WARNING: Hot coolant
Drain
1. Remove engine acoustic cover.
2. Visually check engine and cooling system for
signs of coolant leaks.
3. Examine hoses for signs of cracking, distortion
and security of connections.
4. Position drain tray to collect coolant.
5. Remove expansion tank filler cap.
6. Loosen clip screws securing air inlet hose to
intercooler and inlet manifold, release and
remove hose.
7. Release clip and disconnect bottom hose from
radiator.
8. Allow cooling system to drain.
9. Disconnect bottom hose from radiator.
Refill
1. Flush system with water under low pressure.
2. Do not use water under high pressure as it could
damage the radiator.
3. Connect bottom hose to radiator and secure
hose with clip.
4. Prepare coolant to required concentration.
5. Position heater temperature control to maximum
hot position.
6. Remove bleed screw from top hose.
7. Fill system slowly through coolant expansion
tank until a steady flow of coolant is emitted from
the bleed hole in top hose.
8. Fit bleed screw to top hose.
9. Continue filling system until coolant level
reaches ’MAX’ mark on expansion tank.
10. Fit expansion tank filler cap.
11. Position air intake hose and tighten clip screws.
12. Start and run engine until normal running
temperature is reached.
13. If fitted, DO NOT operate air conditioning.
14. Switch off engine and allow to cool.
15. Check for leaks and top-up coolant to ’MAX’
mark on expansion tank.
