Section 414 (Coolant): Replacement
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- REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
- Remove the radiator cap.
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CAUTION: To avoid the danger of being burned, do not remove the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are still hot, as fluid and steam can be blown out under pressure. - Remove the 3 drain plugs on the engine and radiator, and drain the coolant.
- Close the 3 drain plugs.
Torque: 12.7 N.m (130 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf) for engine
- Remove the radiator cap.
- FILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT
- Slowly fill the system with coolant.
- Use of improper coolants may damage engine cooling system.
- Use "Toyota Long Life Coolant" or equivalent and mix it with plain water according to the manufacturer's directions.
- Use of the coolant which includes more than 50% (freezing protection down to -35 °C (-31 °F)) or 60% (freezing protection down to -50 °C (-58 °F)) of Ethylene-glycol is recommended, but not more than 70%.
NOTE:- Do not use an alcohol type coolant or plain water alone.
- The coolant should be mixed with plain water (preferably demineralized water or distilled water).
Capacity: 9.0 liters (9.5 US qts, 7.9 lmp. qts)
- Slowly pour coolant into the radiator reservoir until it is "FULL".
- Install the radiator cap to the radiator.
- Bleed the cooling system.
- Start the engine, and open the heater water valve.
- Maintain the engine speed at 2,000 - 2,500 rpm, and warm up the engine.
- Stop the engine, and wait until the engine coolant cools down.
- Refill the radiator reservoir with coolant until it reaches the "FULL" line.
- Slowly fill the system with coolant.
- CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS
- CHECK ENGINE COOLANT SPECIFIC GRAVITY CORRECTLY
- INSTALL AIR CLEANER INLET