Cooling System Partial Draining, Filling And Bleeding - V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol (G1447450): Draining
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WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
- Refer to: Radiator Splash Shield (Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
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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.
- 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. -
CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
Torque Specification: 2 Nm
FILLING
- Refer to: Radiator Splash Shield (Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
- Lower the vehicle.
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CAUTION: Anti-freeze concentration must be maintained at 50%.
Fill the cooling system, keeping coolant to the upper level mark of the expansion tank until a steady stream of coolant is seen running from the coolant hose bleed point.
- Continue to fill the coolant until the maximum level is reached.
- Set the heater controls to maximum.
- Start engine and increase speed to 2000 rpm for 2 minutes.
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- Continue to top-up with coolant with engine idling until hot air is emitted from face vents.
- When hot air is emitted from the vents, switch the heater off. GO to Step 10.
- If no hot air is emitted, turn the engine off for 10 seconds and the start the engine and return to Step 7.
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CAUTION: Correct installation of the coolant expansion tank cap can be obtained by tightening the cap until 3 audible clicks are heard.
Continue to fill the coolant until the maximum level is reached.
- Switch the heater off.
- Raise the engine speed to 2000 rpm for eight minutes.
- Switch the engine off and allow to cool.
- Visually check the engine and cooling system for signs of coolant leakage.
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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.