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6. Disconnect the hose from the coolant reservoir, and drain
the coolant into a container.
7. After draining the system, thoroughly flush the system with
clean tap water. Allow the water to drain completely from the
coolant drain.
8. Replace the coolant drain bolt washer if it is damaged, then
install and tighten the coolant drain bolt, but do not torque to
specification.
9. Reinstall the coolant reservoir hose.
10. Fill the recommended coolant into the radiator until it is full.
NOTE
When filling coolant, at the same time loosen the coolant drain
bolt
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to draw out potential air bubbles inside the coolant hose
until coolant flows out, then tighten the drain bolt to 7.3 ft-lb. (10
N•m).
11. Install the radiator cap.
12. Start the engine and let it idle for several minutes. Stop the
engine and allow it to cool. Check the coolant level in the
radiator. If it is low, add more coolant until it reaches the top
of the radiator. Repeat as necessary.
13. Fill the coolant reservoir with coolant up to the upper limit.
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