General Procedures: Filling

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Refer to: COWL PANEL GRILLE
NOTE: Where fitted.
Torque Specification: 9 Nm
NOTE: Keep the coolant expansion tank vertically.

Raise the coolant expansion tank minimum 110mm from its original position.
CAUTION: Anti-freeze concentration must be maintained at 50%.

Fill the coolant expansion tank to the rim and continue until coolant is visible from the outlet.
NOTE: Once coolant is visable from the outlet, close the bleeding points.
Set the heater controls to maximum.
Start the engine and allow to idle.
NOTE: Where fitted.

Once coolant is visable from the outlet, close the bleeding points.
Hold the engine speed at 2000 RPM until warm air is expelled from the heater.
Continue to fill the coolant expansion tank to the rim until the coolant level stops dropping.
Install the coolant expansion tank.
Install the expansion tank cap after making sure that the final coolant level is 40mm above the maximum cold fill line.
Run the engine until the thermostat opens and hot air is emitted from the front and rear face vents.
Switch the engine off and allow to cool.
WARNING: When releasing the cooling system pressure, cover the coolant expansion tank cap with a thick cloth.

CAUTION: Make sure the coolant level remains above the "COLD FILL RANGE" lower level mark.

Check and top-up the coolant if required.
Visually check the engine and cooling system for signs of coolant leakage.
Torque Specification: 6 Nm
Torque Specification: 55 Nm
Refer to: COWL PANEL GRILLE
Refer to: ENGINE COVER - TDV6 3.0L DIESEL
Refer to: ENGINE UNDERSHIELD