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General Procedures: Draining

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WARNING: 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.
CAUTION:
  • The 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.
  • Coolant will damage the paint finished surfaces. If spilt, immediately remove the coolant and clean the area with water.
  • 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.
NOTE:
  • This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
  • This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift. Refer to: Lifting .
  2. WARNING: Release the cooling system pressure by slowly turning the coolant expansion tank cap a quarter of a turn. Cover the coolant expansion tank cap with a thick cloth to prevent the possibility of scalding. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.
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    Remove the coolant expansion tank cap.

  3. Remove the engine cover.

    Refer to: Engine Cover - Ingenium I4 2.0L Petrol .

  4. Remove the radiator splash shield.

    Refer to: Radiator Splash Shield .

  5. CAUTION:
    • Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
    • Record the volume of coolant drained from the vehicle.
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    • Remove the radiator drain plug and allow the coolant to drain into a suitable container.
    • Install the radiator drain plug.

    Torque Specification: 2 Nm 

  6. Record the total volume of coolant drained from the vehicle.
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