Outlander AWD L4-2.4L (4B12) (2010)
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.
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.
1. Drain the water from the radiator, heater core and engine after unplugging the radiator drain plug and removing the radiator cap.
2. Disconnect the cooling water line hose and drain the coolant in the water jacket. [2.4L ENGINE]
3. Disconnect the water feed hose B and drain the coolant in the water jacket. [3.0L ENGINE]
4. Remove the radiator condenser tank assembly and drain the coolant.
5. Drain the coolant then clean the path of the coolant by injecting water into the radiator from the radiator cap area.
6. Connect the cooling water line hose. [2.4L ENGINE]
7. Connect the water feed hose B. [3.0L ENGINE]
8. Install the radiator condenser tank assembly.
9. Securely tighten the radiator drain plug.
10. Assemble the radiator condenser tank assembly.
CAUTION
Do not use alcohol or methanol anti-freeze or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol anti-freeze. The use of an improper
anti-freeze can cause corrosion of the aluminum components.
11. By referring to the section on coolant, select an appropriate concentration for safe operating temperature within the range of 30 to 60 %. Use