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Cooling System Draining, Filling And Bleeding - V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol (G1269231): Draining

NOTE: Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
  1. WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.

    Raise and support the vehicle.

  2. Refer to: ENGINE COVER - V8 5.0L PETROL/V8 S/C 5.0L PETROL .
  3. Refer to: Secondary Bulkhead Panel RH .
  4. Refer to: Radiator Splash Shield .
  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
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  6. CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
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  7. CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
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  8. CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.
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  9. CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.
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    Torque Specification: 2 Nm 

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    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.
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