Cooling system - KV6 (Cooling system): Adjustments (page 2 of 2)

8. Release clip and disconnect bottom hose from radiator.
9. Allow cooling system to drain.

Refill

10. Flush system with water under low pressure.

CAUTION: High pressure water could damage the radiator.

11. Connect bottom hose to radiator and secure with clip.
12. Clean cylinder block drain plug and apply Loctite 242 to first 3 threads.
13. Fit drain plug and tighten to 20 Nm.

14. Remove bleed plug from bottom hose.
15. Prepare coolant to required concentration.
16. Set heater temperature control to maximum heat position.

NOTE: The rate of fill should keep the coolant level in the expansion tank below air bleed connection, but do not allow the tank to empty.

17. Fill cooling system until a steady stream of coolant is emitted from bottom hose bleed hole.
18. Fit and tighten plug.
19. Continue filling cooling system until coolant level reaches MAX mark on expansion tank.
20. Fit expansion tank filler cap.
21. Fit underbelly panel, See BODY, Repairs.
22. Start and run engine until radiator cooling fan operates.
23. Switch off engine and allow to cool.
24. Check for leaks and top-up coolant to MAX mark on expansion tank.