PREVOST X3-45 2016 - Radiator; Maintenance; Radiator Removal & Installation

Section 05: COOLING SYSTEM
Section 05 Updated Sept.2016 X3-45 Commuter PA1593 DOB 2400-2489 11
2. Remove and discard the filter. Recover the
coolant remaining in the filter with a suitable
container.
3. Clean the filter adapter with a clean, lint-free
cloth.
4. Coat surface of gasket with clean antifreeze,
tighten 2/3 to 1 turn after gasket makes
contact with head.
5. Open the filter shutoff cock.
6. Start engine and check for leaks.
CAUTION
Do not exceed recommended service
intervals.
FIGURE 9: COOLANT FILTER (VOLVO D13) 05145
MAINTENANCE
VOLVO D13 ENGINE
Replace the coolant filter cartridge after
50,000 miles (80 000 km) to prevent external
rust damage to the filter walls. Use a coolant
filter containing Supplemental Coolant
Additives (SCA).
Coolant filter cartridge (Volvo D13):
#21388476
10. RADIATOR
The radiator is mounted on the L.H. side of
engine compartment. It is designed to reduce
the temperature of the coolant under all
operating conditions. It is essential that the
radiator core be kept clean and free from
corrosion and scale at all times.
10.1 MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Inspect the exterior of the radiator core every
25,000 miles (40 000 km) or once a year,
whichever comes first. Clean with a quality
grease solvent, such as a mineral spirits and
dry with compressed air. Do not use fuel oil,
kerosene, gasoline, or any caustic material. It
may be necessary to clean the radiator more
frequently if the vehicle is operated in
extremely dusty or dirty areas. Refer to
coolant system flushing and reverse flushing
in this section for maintenance of radiator
interior.
FIGURE 10: RADIATOR DRAIN PLUG 05139
10.2 RADIATOR REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
1. Apply the parking brake and shift the
transmission to neutral. Shut off all electrical
loads. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position.
2. Open engine compartment doors.
3. Set starter selector switch to the OFF
position.
4. Connect coolant extractor (Fig. 8). Use
coolant extractor to drain the coolant from
the engine. An alternate method is to drain
the coolant into a suitable container using
the drain hose.
5. Raise L.H. side hinged rear fender.
6. Remove tag axle L.H. side wheel.