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

10. Remove bleed screw from radiator, and open heater bleed nipple.
11. Fill the system with coolant.

NOTE: To prevent introducing air into the system, keep the expansion tank filled.

12. When a constant flow of coolant is being emitted from both bleed points, close bleed points and tighten to: Radiator bleed screw 5 Nm , Heater bleed nipple 7 Nm .
13. Fill expansion tank to the brim.
14. Fit expansion tank filler cap and start the engine.
15. Run the engine until the radiator cooling fan operates.

NOTE: DO NOT operate the air conditioning (if fitted).

16. Check the cooling system for leaks, and that the heater is emitting heat. If the heater is NOT emitting heat, see Additional bleed.
17. Switch off engine and allow to cool.
18. Check level of coolant, top-up to ’MAX’ mark on expansion tank if necessary.

Additional bleed

19. Allow engine to cool.
20. Remove engine compartment access panel. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
21. Release clip and remove inlet air hose from throttle housing.
22. Top-up the expansion tank with coolant.

23. Remove bleed screw from radiator return rail.
24. When a constant flow of coolant is being emitted from bleed point, fit bleed screw and tighten to 9 Nm.
25. Fit inlet hose to throttle housing and secure with clip.
26. Fit engine compartment access panel. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
27. Check level of coolant, top-up to ’MAX’ mark on expansion tank if necessary.