Drain and refill (Cooling system - L Series)

DRAIN AND REFILL

Service repair no - 26.10.01

WARNING: To prevent the risk of scalding ensure engine coolant is COLD before removing expansion tank filler cap.

Drain.

1. Visually check engine and cooling system for signs of coolant leaks.
2. Examine hoses for signs of cracking, distortion and security of connections.
3. Remove underbelly panel. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
4. Remove expansion tank filler cap.
5. Position drain tin to collect coolant.

6. Release clip and disconnect bottom hose from thermostat housing.
7. Allow cooling system to drain.

Refill

1. Flush system with water under low pressure.

CAUTION: High pressure water could damage the radiator.

2. Connect bottom hose to thermostat housing and fit clip.
3. Prepare coolant to required concentration. See INFORMATION, Capacities, fluids and lubricants.

4. Slacken bleed screw at heater hose by 2 complete turns.
5. Fill system slowly through coolant expansion tank, until the coolant reaches the ’MAX’ mark on expansion tank.
6. Close bleed screw as coolant emerges.
7. Fit expansion tank filler cap.
8. Fit underbelly panel. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
9. Start and run engine until radiator cooling fans operate.

CAUTION: If fitted DO NOT operate air conditioning.

10. Turn heater control to fully hot and ensure that warm air is available at vents.

NOTE: If warm air is not available, an air-lock may be present in heater matrix. If necessary, allow engine to cool, remove expansion tank filler cap and repeat bleed operation at heater hose.

11. Switch off engine and allow to cool.
12. Check for leaks and top-up coolant to ’MAX’ mark on expansion tank.