General Procedures: Draining

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
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.
CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.

FILLING
Torque: 2 Nm
Lower the vehicle.
CAUTION: Anti-freeze concentration must be maintained at 50%.
1. Refill the cooling system.
2. Install the cooling system vacuum refill adaptor to the expansion tank.
3. Fill the cooling system to the upper level mark of the coolant expansion tank.
Set the heater controls to maximum.
Start the engine and idle until hot air is emited at the face registers.
Switch the heater off.
Raise the engine speed to 2000 RPM for eight minutes.
CAUTION: Switch off the engine and allow the coolant temperature to go cold.

Switch the engine off.
Visually check the engine and cooling system for signs of coolant leakage.
WARNING: When releasing the cooling system pressure, cover the coolant expansion tank cap with a thick cloth.
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
- Make sure the coolant level remains above the "COLD FILL RANGE" lower level mark.
NOTE: When the cooling system is warm, the coolant will be approximately 10mm above the upper level mark on the expansion tank with the cap removed.

Check and top-up the coolant if required.