Engine Coolant: Flushing
- Install reservoir tank if removed, and radiator drain plug.CAUTION: Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new O-ring.
: 1.2 N.m (0.12 kg-m, 11 in-lb)
If water drain plug on cylinder block is removed, close and tighten it. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly .
- Remove air relief plug (1) on radiator.
: Vehicle front
- Fill water inlet with water until water spills from the air relief holes, then close air relief plugs. Fill water inlet and reservoir tank with water and reinstall radiator cap.
: 1.2 N.m (0.12 kg-m, 11 in-lb)
- Run the engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
- Rev the engine two or three times under no-load.
- Stop the engine and wait until it cools down.
- Drain water from the system. Refer to Draining .
- Repeat steps 1 through 7 until clear water begins to drain from radiator.
- Check that the reservoir tank cap is tightened.