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Cooling System Draining, Filling And Bleeding

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Jaguar XF and 2009 Jaguar XF. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING: Never remove the coolant expansion tank cap under any circumstances while the engine is operating. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
WARNING: To avoid the possibility of personal injury, do not operate the engine with the hood open until the fan blades have been examined for cracks and separation. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
CAUTION: The engine cooling system must be maintained with the correct concentration and type of anti-freeze solution to prevent corrosion and frost damage. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the engine.
CAUTION: Never remove the coolant expansion tank cap under any circumstances while the engine is operating. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the engine.

    ALL VEHICLES 

    WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
    2. WARNING: Release the cooling system pressure by slowly turning the coolant expansion tank cap a quarter of a turn. Cover the expansion tank cap with a thick cloth to prevent the possibility of scalding. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
  2. Release the cooling system pressure.
    • Remove the coolant expansion tank cap.
  3. Remove the radiator splash shield. Refer to RADIATOR SPLASH SHIELD (G978689) information.
  4. Drain the coolant.
    • Position a container to collect the fluid.
    • Remove the drain plug.
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    5. ALL VEHICLES 

    CAUTION: Do not over tighten the drain plug. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
  5. Install the drain plug.
    • Remove the drain tray.
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  6. Lower the vehicle.

    7. VEHICLES WITHOUT SUPERCHARGER 

  7. Loosen the cooling system bleed screw.
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    8. VEHICLES WITH SUPERCHARGER 

    NOTE: Position cloth to collect fluid spillage.
  8. Loosen the cooling system bleed screw.
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    9. VEHICLES WITHOUT SUPERCHARGER 

    CAUTION: Anti-freeze concentration must be maintained at 50%.
  9. Refill the cooling system.
    • When coolant runs from the expansion tank bleed point bubble-free, tighten the bleed screw.
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    10. VEHICLES WITH SUPERCHARGER 

    CAUTION: Anti-freeze concentration must be maintained at 50%.
  10. Refill the cooling system.
    • When coolant runs from the expansion tank bleed point bubble-free, tighten the bleed screw.
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    11. ALL VEHICLES 

  11. Install the coolant expansion tank cap.
    12. CAUTION: Do not RUN the engine with the coolant expansion tank pressure cap removed. Failure to follow this instruction may cause damage to the vehicle.
  12. Start and run the engine.
  13. Set the heating system to MAX heat, the blower motor to MAX speed and the air distribution to the instrument panel registers.
    14. CAUTION: Observe the engine temperature warning light. If the warning light is displayed, switch off immediately and allow to cool. Failure to follow this instruction may cause damage to the vehicle
  14. Allow the engine to run until hot air is emitted from the instrument panel registers, while observing the engine temperature warning light.
  15. Switch the engine off.
  16. Allow the engine to cool.
  17. Release the cooling system pressure.
    • Remove the coolant expansion tank pressure cap.
  18. Maintain the coolant level in the coolant expansion tank at the MAX mark using a 50% mixture of Jaguar Premium Cooling System Fluid or equivalent, meeting Jaguar specification WSS M97B44-D and 50% water.
  19. Install the coolant expansion tank pressure cap.
  20. Raise the vehicle.
  21. Install the radiator splash shield. Refer to RADIATOR SPLASH SHIELD (G978689) information.
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