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Cooling System Draining, Filling And Bleeding - V8 5.0L Petrol (G1193792): Draining

  1. WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.

    Raise and support the vehicle.

  2. Refer to: Secondary Bulkhead Center Panel - TDV6 3.0L Diesel/V6 S/C 3.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol (Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
  3. Refer to: Air Deflector (Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
  4. Refer to: Radiator Splash Shield (Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
  5. 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.
    • Be prepared to collect escaping fluid.
    CAUTION: Since injury such as scalding could be caused by escaping steam or coolant, make sure the vehicle cooling system is cool prior to carrying out this procedure.
    G11418557
  6. CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
    G11418558
  7. CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
    G11418559
  8. CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.
    G11418560
  9. G11418561
  10. G11418562

    Torque Specification: 2 Nm 

  11. G11418563

    Torque Specification: 50 Nm 

  12. Carry out the procedure up to step  1 in the filling section three times, filling the cooling system with clean water at the first two drains. At the third refill, use a suitable measuring tool to make sure that the cooling system maintains a 50% mix.