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COOLING SYSTEM - V8

ADJUSTMENTS

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COOLING SYSTEM -  V8

ADJUSTMENTS

Coolant - drain, flush & refill  

$% 26.10.01 

Before disconnecting the battery, ensure all text and 
cautions in the battery disconnection section are 
observed. 
 

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 GENERAL INFORMATION, Electrical 

Precautions.

Drain

1. Position vehicle on lift.
2. Set heater controls to maximum.
3. Disconnect battery earth lead.
4. Remove coolant expansion tank cap.

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.

5. Remove undertray.

 

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 EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS, 

Undertray - front.

6. Position container beneath radiator to collect 

coolant.

7. Fit tube to drain tap, open tap and allow coolant 

to drain.

CAUTION: Engine coolant will damage paint 
finished surfaces. If spilled, immediately 
remove coolant and clean area with water.

8. Position container beneath engine to collect 

coolant.

9. Remove cylinder block drain plug and allow 

coolant to drain. Discard sealing washer.

10. Remove container.

Refill

1. Close radiator drain tap and remove tube.
2. Using a new sealing washer, fit cylinder block 

drain plug and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).

3. Connect battery earth lead.
4. Connect exhaust extractor to tail pipes.

5. Remove bleed screw from expansion tank.
6. Fill cooling system, keeping coolant to neck of 

expansion tank until a steady stream of coolant 
is emitted from bleed screw hole. Fit and tighten 
bleed screw.

7. Fit coolant expansion tank cap.
8. Run engine until normal operating temperature 

is reached.

9. Switch off engine and allow to cool.

M26 0885

M26 0886

M26 0892

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