Drain and refill (Cooling system)

DRAIN AND REFILL

Service repair no - 26.10.01

Drain

1. Visually check engine and cooling system for signs of coolant leaks.
2. Examine hose for signs of cracking, distortion and security of connections.
3. Position heater temperature control to maximum heat position.

4. Remove expansion tank filler cap.
5. Position drain tin to collect coolant.
6. Loosen clip and disconnect bottom hose from radiator.
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 radiator and tighten clip.
3. Prepare coolant to required concentration. See INFORMATION, Capacities, fluids and lubricants.
4. Turn heater temperature control to maximum heat position.
5. Fill system slowly until coolant level reaches ’MAX’ mark on expansion tank.
6. Start and run engine until radiator cooling fan operates.
7. Switch off engine and allow to cool.
8. Check for leaks and top-up coolant to ’MAX’ mark on expansion tank.