Cooling
System
5.
Remove the reserve tank from its
holder by pulling it straight
up.
Drain the coolant, then put the
tank back
in
its holder.
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Maintenance
6.
When the coolant stops draining,
tighten the drain plug at
the
bottom
of
the radiator.
Apply non-hardening sealant to the
drain bolt threads, put a new
washer on the drain bolt, and
reinstall
the
bolt in the engine
block. Tighten it securely.
Tightening torque:
61
lbf.ft
(83 N·m I 8.5 kgf·m)
7.
Mix the recommended antifreeze
with an equal amount of purified
or distilled water
in
a clean
container.
The
cooling system
capacity
is:
1.72 US gal (6.5 Q I 1.43
Imp
gal)
8.
Loosen
the
bleeder bolt on top of
the engine, and remove
the
bleeder cap near
the
engine
oil
fill
cap. Pour coolant into the radiator
up to the base of
the
filler neck.
Tighten the bleeder bolt and
reinstall the bleeder cap when
coolant comes out in a steady
stream with no bubbles.
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