Necessary preliminary work

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See FOLLOW NOTES FOR REPAIR WORK ON THE COOLING SYSTEM .
Use only recommended coolant. See COOLING SYSTEM - OPERATING FLUIDS .
Remove reinforcement plate. See 31 10 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REINFORCEMENT PLATE .