Contents: Removal ⇩ Installation ⇩
Removal
1.
CAUTION: Never work on a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle with special stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery. For more information, refer to Specification.
3.
CAUTION: Never remove the coolant expansion tank cap when the system is hot, as steam or coolant escaping from the cap could cause serious injury, such as scalding.
Remove the expansion tank cap.
4. Remove the lower cooling fan shroud. For more information, refer to Cooling Fan Shroud (26.25.11)
5. Disconnect the windshield washer reservoir filler neck.
6. Disconnect the coolant expansion tank mount. Unscrew the two bolts.
7.
NOTE: Note the location of the differential breather hose.
Disconnect the power steering heat exchanger mount. Release the 2 clamps.
8. Disconnect the power steering fluid reservoir mount.
9.
CAUTION: Never remove the coolant expansion tank cap when the system is hot, as steam or coolant escaping from the cap could cause serious injury such as scalding.
CAUTION: Coolant may damage paintwork if it comes into contact with it. If coolant is spilled, wipe it off immediately and rinse the area with water.
Disconnect the two hoses from the expansion tank.
- Place an absorbent cloth to collect any spilled liquid.
- Place a container to collect the liquid.
- Clamp the hoses with clamps.
- Release the 2 clamps.
11. Install the power steering fluid reservoir mounting bracket.
Installation
1. Install the bracket.
2.
NOTE: Install a new low coolant level sensor if it is not part of the new expansion tank.
Install the expansion tank. Connect the electrical connector of the low coolant level sensor.
3. Connect the coolant hoses to the expansion tank.
- Secure with clamps.
- Remove the clamps from the hoses.
5. Install the front differential breather hose.
6. Secure the power steering heat exchanger tube. Secure with clamps.
7. Secure the coolant expansion tank. Tighten the bolts. (tightening torque 10 Nm).
8. Reinstall the windshield washer reservoir filler neck. Insert into the clamp.
9. Install the lower radiator deflector. For more information, refer to Cooling Fan Shroud (26.25.11)
10. Top up the coolant to the correct level. Fill the coolant to approximately 30 mm ABOVE the maximum level for a cold condition.
11. Connect the ground cable to the battery. For more information, refer to Specification.
12. Remove air from the cooling system.
- Remove the expansion tank cap.
- Connect the exhaust hoses to the rear exhaust pipes.
- Start the engine and let it run.
- Maintain the engine speed at 3000 rpm for 1 minute.
- Allow the engine to idle for 5 minutes.
- Maintain the engine speed at 3000 rpm for 1 minute.
- When performing the air removal procedure (with the expansion tank cap removed) maintain the coolant level approximately 30 mm ABOVE the maximum level when cold.
14. Install the expansion tank cap after ensuring that the final coolant level is 30 mm above the maximum level when cold.
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