125000836 - 0010T20 COOLANT CHECK DENSITY AND TOP UP IF NECESSARY
- Position the vehicle on a lift.
- Undo the engine coolant reservoir cap.
- Disconnect the lower coolant outlet hose from the radiator and drain the engine cooling system.
 | Manually press the clips and release the hose rapid connector. |
 | Collect the coolant in a suitable container. |
- Disconnect the coolant return pipe from the engine coolant reservoir, reservoir side.
- Blow through the disconnected pipe with an air jet to drain it thoroughly.
- Connect the above pipe.
- Open the bleed on the radiator.
- Open the bleed on the heater inlet hose.
- Connect the lower radiator coolant outlet hose.
- Remove the vehicle from the lift.
- Refill the system by slowing introducing the recommended coolant into the engine coolant reservoir without ever exceeding the MAX level on the actual reservoir.
| Type | Component | Description | Qty. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid [I] | ENGINE COOLING CIRCUIT | Mixture of 50% Paraflu UP/distilled water | 7.2 |
- Close the bleed on the radiator as soon as the fluid comes out.
- Continue refilling until fluid comes out of the bleed on the heater inlet hose, then tighten the latter.
- Complete the refilling until the MAX reference is reached on the engine coolant reservoir.
- Start up the engine and let it idle for about 2 to 3 minutes.
- If necessary, top up the engine coolant reservoir to the MAX level.
- Place the engine coolant reservoir cap back in its housing.
- Carry out periodic, gradually acceleration up to around 4000 rpm.
- If the fluid in the engine coolant reservoir reaches the MIN level, undo the cap very carefully and top up to the MAX level, then close it.
- Wait until the fan comes on at least a couple of times.
- Switch off the engine and wait for the fluid to cool down.
- If necessary, undo the reservoir cap and top up to the MAX level.