Cooling System Draining And Vacuum Filling (G1509365): Draining

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

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.

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.

Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: JACKING AND LIFTING
Remove the engine undershield. Refer to: ENGINE UNDERSHIELD
Remove the engine cover.
Refer to: ENGINE COVER - TDV6 3.0L DIESEL/TDV6 3.0L DIESEL - GEN 1.5/TDV6 3.0L DIESEL - GEN 2
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Remove the slam panel trim.
WARNING: When releasing the cooling system pressure, cover the coolant expansion tank cap with a thick cloth.

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Remove the cap from the coolant expansion tank.
CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.

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Remove the radiator drain plug.

NOTE: Steps 7- 10 and 12- 13 are only required if the vehicle is equipped with auxiliary climate control.
Remove the front right wheel arch liner.
Refer to: FENDER SPLASH SHIELD
CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.

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Remove the 2 hoses.
Remove the rear left wheel arch liner.
Refer to: REAR FENDER SPLASH SHIELD
CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.

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Remove the 2 hoses.
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Install the radiator drain plug.

Torque : 3.5 Nm
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Install the 2 hoses.
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Install the 2 hoses.
Complete the fill procedure up to step 10 in the filling article 3 times. Fill the cooling system with clean water at the first 2 drains, At the final refill use a suitable measuring tool to make sure that the cooling system maintains the specified concentration mix.