Draining / Filling
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Jaguar XE and 2017 Jaguar XE. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.
- Engine coolant will damage the paint finished surfaces. If split, 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:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
- Raise and support the vehicle.WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
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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.CAUTION:
- Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.
- 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.
- Refer to: Radiator Splash Shield .
- Allow the coolant to drain into a suitable container.CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.NOTE: Collect the coolant in a clean container and reuse.
Torque: 2 Nm
FILLING
- Refer to: Radiator Splash Shield .
- Prepare a sufficient amount of coolant to the specified concentration.
- Special Tool(s): HU-919
- Connect the hose from the vacuum refill adaptor into a container of clean coolant.
- Connect a regulated compressed air supply to the venturi tube assembly.
- Install the cooling system vacuum refill adaptor to the expansion tank.
- Open the air supply valve until -0.8 Bar is shown on the gauge.
- Make sure the coolant supply valve is in the closed position on the vacuum filler gauge assembly.
- The coolant vacuum fill tool needs an air pressure of 6 to 8 bar (87 to 116 psi) to operate correctly.
- Small diameter or long airlines may restrict airflow to the coolant vacuum fill tool.
Special Tool(s): HU-919
- Special Tool(s): HU-919
- Close the air supply valve.
- Allow 1 minute to check the vacuum is held.
- Open the coolant supply valve and allow the coolant to be drawn into the system.NOTE:
- Close the coolant supply valve when the coolant expansion tank MAX mark is reached or coolant movement has ceased.
- The coolant is to be reused.
Special Tool(s): HU-919
- Remove the vacuum filler gauge and cooling system vacuum refill adaptor assembly.
- Connect exhaust extraction hoses to the tail pipes.
- Start and run the engine.
- Install the coolant expansion tank cap.CAUTION: Correct installation of the coolant expansion tank cap can be obtained by tightening the cap until 3 audible clicks are heard.
- Hold the engine speed at 2000 rpm until warm air is expelled from the heater.
- Switch the engine off and allow to cool.
- Clean any split coolant from the vehicle.
- Check and top-up the coolant if required.WARNING: Since injury such as scalding could be caused by escaping steam or coolant, allow the vehicle cooling system to cool prior to carrying out this procedure.