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General Procedures: Draining

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
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.
NOTE: This procedure only needs to be carried out when the coolant system vacuum filler equipment is not available in the workshop.
  1. WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.

    Raise and support the vehicle.

  2. Refer to: ENGINE UNDERSHIELD .
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  4. Refer to: AIR CLEANER OUTLET PIPE T-CONNECTOR .
  5. WARNING: When releasing the cooling system pressure, cover the coolant expansion tank cap with a thick cloth.
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  6. CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.
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  7. CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.
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    NOTE: Step 8-11 and 16-17 only needs to be carried out when auxiliary climate control system has been fitted to the vehicle.
  8. Refer to: FENDER SPLASH SHIELD .
  9. CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.
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  10. Refer to: REAR WHEEL ARCH LINER .
  11. CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.
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  12. CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.
    NOTE: The procedure must be carried out on both sides.
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    Torque Specification: 5 Nm 

  14. CAUTION: RH illustration shown, LH is similar.
    NOTE: The procedure must be carried out on both sides.
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  18. 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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