Drain and refill (Cooling system - V8) (page 2 of 2)

12. Fit expansion tank filler cap, fit the expansion

13. Refit the top hose into its lugs on the fan cowl.
14. Start and run engine until normal operating
15. Switch off engine and allow to cool.
16. Check for leaks and top-up coolant to cold level
5. Release top hose from retaining lugs on the fan cowl, leaving the hose to rest on the lugs.
6. Remove bleed screw from top hose. l 'A' From 03 MY l 'B' Up to 03 MY
7. Unclip the bleed hose from the battery box.
8. Remove expansion tank from its mounting bracket. Slowly fill the expansion tank with coolant, approx. 4 litres (7 pt).
9. Raise the expansion tank approx. 20 cm (8 in) vertically, coolant will drain into the system.
10. Refill the coolant expansion tank until a steady flow of coolant is emitted from the bleed hole.
11. Fit the bleed screw then, with the expansion tank still raised, continue filling the system until the coolant level reaches the base of the expansion tank filler neck.

tank to its mountings and clip the bleed hose to the battery box.

temperature is reached, and check for leaks.

mark on expansion tank