GENERAL INFORMATION, Precautions when working with electrical equipment.
Drain
1. Place the vehicle on a lift.
2. Set the heater control handle to the maximum interior heating position.
3. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
4. Unscrew the expansion tank cap.
CAUTION: Do not remove the cap while the engine is hot to avoid being burned by steam or coolant.
5. Remove the lower protective cover.
EXTERIOR PARTS, REPAIR WORK, Engine protection - front.
6. Place a container under the radiator to collect the leaking liquid.
7. Attach the hose to the drain valve, open the valve and drain the liquid.
CAUTION: Coolant can damage paintwork. If coolant comes into contact with painted surfaces, remove any traces of the liquid immediately and rinse the area with water.
8. Place a container under the engine to collect the leaking fluid.
9. Unscrew the drain plug in the block and drain the fluid from it. Dispose of the sealing washer.
10. Remove the container from under the engine.
Filling
1. Close the radiator drain cock and remove the hose.
2. Take a new sealing washer, screw the drain plug into the cylinder block and tighten it to a torque of 25 N·m.
3. Connect the negative battery terminal.
4. Place the exhaust hose onto the exhaust pipe.
5. Remove the screw from the drain hole in the expansion tank.
6. Fill the system with coolant until a continuous stream flows out of the drain hole. Insert the screw into the drain hole and tighten it.
7. Screw on the expansion tank cap.
8. Start the engine and warm it up to operating temperature.
9. Turn off the engine and let it cool.
10. Make sure there are no leaks and add fluid to the tank up to the "MAX" mark.
11. Wipe the liquid from the body surface and surrounding surfaces.
12. Reinstall the lower protective cover.
EXTERIOR PARTS, REPAIR WORK, Engine protection - front.
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