Lancer L4-2.4L SOHC (2005)
Coolant: Service and Repair
ENGINE COOLANT (CHANGE)
Check the cooling system parts such as the radiator, heater and oil cooler hoses, thermostat and their connections for leakage and damage. Changing
Coolant
1. Set the temperature control knob to the HOT position.
2. Run the engine until the engine coolant warms, and then stop the engine.
WARNING: When removing the radiator cap, use care to avoid contact with hot coolant or steam. Place a shop towel over the cap and
turn the cap counterclockwise a little to let the pressure escape through the vinyl tube. After relieving the steam pressure, remove the cap
by slowly turning it counterclockwise.
3. Drain the water from the radiator, heater core and engine after unplugging the radiator drain plug and removing the radiator cap.
4. Drain the water in the water jacket by unplugging the drain plug of the cylinder block.
5. Remove the radiator condenser tank and drain the coolant.
6. Drain the cooling water then clean the path of the cooling water by injecting water into the radiator from the radiator cap area.
7. Apply the designated sealant to the screw area of the cylinder block drain plug, and then tighten to the standard torque.
Specified sealant: 3M AAD Part No.8731 or equivalent
Tightening torque:
<2.0L Engine> 40 ± 5 Nm (30 ± 3 ft. lbs.)
<2.4L Engine> 44 ± 5 Nm (33 ± 3 ft. lbs.)
8. Securely tighten the drain plug of the radiator.
9. Assemble the radiator condenser tank.
