Drain and refill (Cooling system - L Series)

DRAIN AND REFILL

Service repair no - 26.10.01

WARNING: Since injury such as scalding could be caused by escaping steam or coolant, do not remove the pressure relief cap from the expansion tank while system is hot. Wait until system has cooled, use a cloth or gloves to protect hands from escaping steam.

Drain.

1. Visually check engine and cooling system for signs of coolant leaks.
2. Examine hoses for signs of cracking, distortion and security of connections.
3. Remove underbelly panel. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
4. Position heater temperature control to maximum hot position.

5. Remove expansion tank filler cap.
6. Position drain tin to collect coolant.

7. Loosen clip and disconnect bottom hose from radiator.
8. 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. Position heater temperature control to maximum hot position.
5. Fill system slowly through coolant expansion tank, until the coolant reaches the ’MAX’ mark on expansion tank.
6. Fit expansion tank filler cap.
7. Fit underbelly panel. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
8. Start and run engine until radiator cooling fan operates. DO NOT operate air conditioning.
9. Switch off engine and allow to cool.
10. Check for leaks and top-up coolant to ’MAX’ mark on expansion tank.