Range Rover P38
26
COOLING SYSTEM
NEW RANGE ROVER
2
REPAIR
Refill
8. Ensure sufficient coolant solution is available.
See LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND
CAPACITIES, Information.
9. Inspect radiator drain plug ’O’ ring, renew if
required.
10. Fit drain plug to radiator. Tighten to
Max 6 Nm
(4 lbf.ft)
11. Remove safety stands. Lower vehicle.
12. Disconnect radiator bleed hose at the radiator.
13. Blow through hose to clear any residual coolant.
Reconnect hose.
CAUTION: If radiator bleed hose is not
cleared of coolant, air may become
trapped at top of radiator during refill,
leading to subsequent engine overheating.
14. Fill expansion tank until coolant is level with
base of neck.
15. Start engine, continue filling at expansion tank
until coolant level stabilises at the ’COLD
LEVEL’ marking.
16. Run the engine until the thermostat opens (top
hose becomes warm).
17. Stop engine, allow to cool.
18. Check coolant level, top-up as necessary.
19. Refit expansion tank filler cap.
RADIATOR
Service repair no - 26.40.04
Remove
1. Disconnect battery negative lead.
2. Raise the vehicle.
WARNING: Support on safety stands.
3. Drain cooling system.
See this section.
4. Release clips securing upper cooling fan cowl.
Remove cowl.
5. Release top hose from radiator.
6. Release expansion tank hose from radiator.