Cooling System: Service and Repair
ENGINE COOLANT REFILLING AND BLEEDINGCAUTION: When pouring engine coolant, be sure to shut the relay box lid and not to let coolant spill on the electrical parts or the paint. If any coolant spills, rinse it off immediately.
1. Set the heater temperature lever or control dial to maximum heat.
Splash Shield Removal:
2. Remove the engine splash shield under the engine.
3. When the radiator is cool, remove the radiator cap. Loosen the drain plug, and drain the radiator.
Engine Block Drain Bolt:
4. Remove the drain bolt from the rear side of the cylinder block to drain the block and heater.
5. Apply liquid gasket to the drain bolt threads, then reinstall the bolt with a new washer and tighten it securely. Block drain bolt torque: 50 Nm (5.0 kg-m, 36 lb ft)
6. Tighten the radiator drain plug securely.
7. Remove, drain and reinstall the reservoir. Fill the tank halfway to the MAX mark with water, then up to the MAX mark with coolant.
8. Mix the recommended anti-freeze with an equal amount of water in a clean container.
NOTE:
- Use only anti-freeze/coolant recommended for aluminum.
- For best corrosion protection. engine coolant concentration must be maintained year-round at 50% MINIMUM. Coolant concentrations less than 50% may not provide sufficient protection against corrosion or freezing.
- Engine coolant concentrations greater than 60% will impair cooling efficiency and are not recommended.
CAUTION:
- Do not mix different brands of anti-freeze / coolants.
- Do not use additional rust inhibitors or anti-rust products; they may not be compatible with the recommended coolant.
Engine Coolant Refill Capacity:
Manual Trans: 3.0 L (3.2 US qt, 2.6 Imp qt)
Automatic Trans: 3.5 L (3.7 US qt, 3.1 Imp qt)
Bleed Bolt:
9. Loosen the air bleed bolt in the water outlet, then fill the radiator to the bottom of the filler neck with the coolant mixture. Tighten the bleed bolt as soon as coolant starts to run out in a steady stream without bubbles. Bleed bolt torque: 10 Nm (1.0 kg-m, 7 lb ft)
10. With the radiator cap off, start the engine and let it run until warmed up fan goes on at least twice). Then, if necessary, add more coolant mix to bring the level back up to the bottom of the filler neck.
11. Put the radiator cap on, then run the engine again and check for leaks.