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Engine Side

CAUTION:
  • The engine coolant is pressurized when it is hot. Wait until engine coolant cools down before proceeding the work.
  • If the engine coolant splashes, completely remove and clean it.
  1. Remove the radiator cap.
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  2. Remove the over flow hose.
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  3. Remove the under cover - front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDER COVER>REMOVAL .
  4. Connect the removed over flow hose (A) to the drain pipe of the radiator.
    NOTE: When the over flow hose is not used, use a hose with an inner diameter of 8.0 (0.315 in).
  5. Loosen the radiator drain plug to drain engine coolant.
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  6. After draining the engine coolant, remove the radiator drain plug.
  7. Install the radiator drain plug with a new O-ring.
  8. Remove the over flow hose from the radiator drain pipe.
  9. Install the under cover - front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDER COVER>INSTALLATION .
  10. Install the over flow hose to the original position.
  11. Drain the coolant from reservoir tank.