Changing Engine Coolant

MA-29prose procedure

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

WARNING

To avoid being scalded, never change the coolant when the engine is hot.

1
Move heater "TEMP" control lever all the way to "HOT".
SMA432C
2
Remove radiator drain plug and radiator filler cap.
SLC604A
3
Remove reservoir tank, drain coolant, then clean reservoir tank. Install it temporarily.
Be careful not to allow coolant to contact drive belts.
SLC605A
4
Remove cylinder block drain plug, air relief plug and air bleeder cap.
SLC600A
5
Install radiator drain plug and tighten cylinder block drain plug securely.
6
Fill radiator and reservoir tank with water. Air relief plug is reinstalled once coolant spills from the air relief hole during refill. Then fill radiator and reservoir tank with water.
Air relief plug: 10 N·m (1.0 kg-m, 7 ft-lb)
SMA433C
7
Reinstall radiator cap and air bleeder cap.
8
Warm up engine until radiator fan operates, then race engine 2 or 3 times under no-load.
Make sure that air conditioner switch is "OFF".
9
Stop engine and wait until it cools down.
10
Repeat step 2 through step 9 until clear water begins to drain from radiator.
11
Drain water.
Apply sealant to the thread of drain plug. 8-12 N·m (0.8-1.2 kg-m, 5.8-8.7 ft-lb)
12
Reinstall reservoir tank.