CITROEN C3 2003 - Filling and Bleeding the Cooling Circuit

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ENGINE
ALL TYPES
FILLING AND BLEEDING THE COOLING CIRCUIT
TOOLS
[1] Filling cylinder : 4520-T
[2] Adaptor for filling cylinder : 4222-T.
IMPERATIVE : Respect the safety and cleanliness requirements.
- The draining and refilling operations can be carried out using WINN’S or similar coolant fluid replacement
equipment; it is essential to follow the instructions as stated for that equipment.
Filling and bleeding
- Fit the cylinder adaptor [2] 4222-T (Picasso and C3) and the filling cylinder [1] 4520-T (all types).
- Use the coolant to ensure protection between - 15°C and - 37°C.
- Slowly fill the system.
NOTE : Keep the cylinder filled up (visible level).
- Close each bleed screw as soon as the coolant flows without air bubbles.
- Start the engine : Engine speed 1500 rpm.
- Maintain this speed until the first cooling cycle (cooling fans cut in and cut out).
- Stop the engine and allow it to cool down.
- Remove the filling cylinder [1] 4520-T (all types) and the cylinder adaptor [2] 4222-T.
- Top up the system to the max. mark, with the engine cold.
- Refit the filler cap.
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