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Land Rover Freelander (LN) V6-2.5L (2004)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Coolant: Specifications (page 2 of 3)

Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander (LN)
Engine
V6-2.5L
Year
2004
Section
Fluids › Coolant
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 2 of 3
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Coolant: Service and Repair

Coolant - Drain and Refill

 

1. Remove engine acoustic cover.
2. Visually check engine and cooling system for signs of coolant leaks.

WARNING: Since injury such as scalding could be caused by escaping steam or coolant, do not remove the filler cap from the coolant
expansion tank while the system is hot.
 

3. Examine hoses for signs of cracking, distortion and security of connections.
4. Remove expansion tank filler cap.
5. Remove underbelly panel.
6. Position container to collect coolant.

7. Remove cylinder block drain plug.

8. Release clip and remove bottom hose from radiator.
9. Allow cooling system to drain.

Refill 

1. Flush system with water under low pressure. Do not use water under high pressure as it could damage the radiator.
2. Clean cylinder block drain plug and apply Loctite 242 to first 3 threads.
3. Fit cylinder block drain plug and tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
4. Fit bottom hose to radiator and secure with clip.
5. Prepare coolant to required concentration. 

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