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5. Place a container under the engine, and then
remove the coolant drain bolt ⑤.
6. Disconnect the hose from the coolant reservoir,
and drain the coolant into a container.
7. After draining the system, thoroughly flush the
system with clean tap water. Allow the water to
drain completely.
8. Replace the coolant drain bolt washer if it is
damaged, then install and tighten the coolant
drain bolt, but do not torque to specification.
9. Reinstall the coolant reservoir hose.
10. Fill the recommended coolant into the radiator
until it is full.
NOTE:
When filling coolant, at the same time loosen the coolant
drain bolt ⑤ to draw out potential air bubbles inside the
coolant hose until coolant flows out, then tighten the
drain bolt to 7.3 ft-lb. (10 Nm).
11. Install the radiator cap.
12. Start the engine and let it idle for several
minutes. Stop the engine and allow it to cool.
Check the coolant level in the radiator. If it is low,
add more coolant until it reaches the top of the
radiator. Repeat as necessary.
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