Coolant System Bleeding
- Turn ignition switch from OFF to ON position. Within 10 seconds, press OFF switch on heater/air conditioning control panel for at least 5 seconds. Press temperature up (arrow) switch 3 times. Press defroster switch twice. Display area should indicate 43.
- To ensure heater valve opens wide, wait 10 seconds, then turn
ignition off. Remove radiator cap. Open drain plug at bottom of
radiator. Open drain plugs on both sides of cylinder block. Close
radiator drain plug, and tighten drain plugs on cylinder block.NOTE: DO NOT allow coolant to contact drive belts.
- Fill radiator with water. Start engine. Within 10 seconds after starting engine, press OFF switch on heater/air conditioning control panel for at least 5 seconds. Press temperature up (arrow) switch 3 times. Press defroster switch twice. Display area should indicate 43.
- Verify heater valve opens wide. Start and warm engine. Stop engine, and allow it to cool. Repeat steps 2) and 3) until clear water flows from radiator. Drain water. Apply sealant to drain plug threads, and tighten to 11-18 ft. lbs. (15-25 N.m).
- Slowly fill radiator with coolant, allowing air in system to escape. Remove reservoir tank, drain coolant, and clean reservoir tank. Fill reservoir tank to MAX line with coolant. Start and warm engine to normal operating temperature. Stop engine, and allow it to cool. Add coolant as necessary.