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Coolant, 4-cyl.

WARNING: Take care if the car is warm. The coolant is hot and there is also a risk of burning yourself on the exhaust manifold.
  1. Open the cap on the expansion tank and release the pressure.
    Fig 1: Illustration For Steps 1, 3-4
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  2. Raise the car.
  3. Remove the lower front cover.
  4. Open the drain cock on the radiator and drain off the coolant.
  5. Close the cock.
  6. Lower the car to the floor.
  7. Switch off the A/C or ACC. Fill with coolant to the MAX level. Do not forget to close the drain plug on the radiator first. Refer to COOLANT  for mixtures. Close the lid.
    Fig 2: Illustration For Steps 7, 9
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  8. Start the engine and run unloaded until warm at varying engine speeds until the radiator fan starts.
  9. Turn off the engine and top up to the MAX level.
  10. Fit the lower front cover.