General Procedures: Draining

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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.

WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.
Refer to: ENGINE UNDERSHIELD
Refer to: ENGINE COVER - TDV6 3.0L DIESEL
WARNING: When releasing the cooling system pressure, cover the coolant expansion tank cap with a thick cloth.
CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.

NOTE: Step 7-10 and 12-13 only needs to be carried out when auxiliary climate control system has been fitted to the vehicle.
Remove the front RH wheel arch liner.
Refer to: FENDER SPLASH SHIELD
CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.
Remove the rear LH wheel arch liner.
Refer to: REAR WHEEL ARCH LINER
CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.
Torque Specification: 5 Nm
Carry out the procedure up to step 1 in the filling section three times, filling the cooling system with clean water after the first two drains. At the third refill, use a suitable measuring tool to make sure that the cooling system maintains a 50% mix.