2. Set the heater controls to maximum.
3. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery. Specification.
4. Remove the engine cover. Engine Cover - 2.7L Diesel (12.30.50)
5.
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.
6. Remove the radiator access panel. Remove 4 bolts.
7. Place a container to collect the liquid.
8.
CAUTION: Coolant can damage paintwork. If coolant is spilled, remove it immediately and rinse the area with water.
Loosen the clamp, disconnect the lower radiator hose and drain the coolant.
9. Remove the container.
10. Remove the spare wheel and tire.
- Remove the tool kit.
- Gain access to the jack.
12. Disconnect the rear heater coolant hoses.
- Release the 2 clamps.
- Allow the coolant to drain.
13. Remove the container.
14. Connect the rear heater coolant hoses. Secure the two clamps.
15. Install the spare wheel and tire. Reinstall the tool kit.
16. Connect and secure the lower radiator hose. Secure the clamp.
17. Connect the ground cable to the battery. Specification
18. Place the exhaust hoses onto the exhaust pipes.
19. Loosen the screw to remove air from the expansion tank.
20. Loosen the bleed screw on the cylinder head bleed hose.
21. Fill the cooling system.
22. Tighten the air bleed screws (tightening torque 14 Nm).
23. Fill the cooling system, maintaining the coolant level in the expansion tank at the upper mark until a steady stream of coolant returns to the tank.
24.
NOTE: After bleeding the cooling system and before installing the expansion tank cap, add coolant to the expansion tank until the level is 30 mm above the upper mark.
Install the expansion tank cap.
25.
CAUTION: Relieve the pressure in the cooling system by slowly loosening the expansion tank cap a quarter turn. Cover the expansion tank cap with a thick cloth to prevent scalding. Failure to do so may result in personal injury.
Start the engine and let it run.
- Maintain the crankshaft speed at 3000 rpm for one minute.
- Let the engine idle for five minutes.
- Maintain the crankshaft speed at 3000 rpm for one minute.
- Let the engine run until the thermostat opens.
- Remove the expansion tank cap, allow the float to settle, and add coolant if necessary. Install the cap.
27. Install the engine cover. Engine Cover - 2.7L Diesel (12.30.50)
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28. Remove all remaining coolant from the chassis and surrounding areas.
29. Install the radiator access panel. Tighten the 4 bolts. (tightening torque 10 Nm).
30. Check the coolant level and top up if necessary.
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