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COOLING SYSTEM
4.
After the coolant has drained, tighten the drain
plug to 5 Nm.
5.
If available, thread the fill adapter available on our
website into the fill port, then attach the filler funnel
to the adapter and open the valve. (
Fig. 33
)
6.
Pinch the end of the breather hose connected to the
barb near the top of the fill port hose with a hemostat.
(
Fig. 34
)
7.
Add the type and quantity of coolant specified above to
the fill port using a funnel. Turn the key to the ON position
to activate the coolant pump and circulate the coolant. Add
additional coolant if necessary to bring the level of coolant
up to the bottom of the fill port. Filling takes about 1 hour
with the pump running. (
Fig. 35
)
Fig. 34
Fig. 36
Fig. 33
Fig. 35
Fig. 34
8.
Check the condition of the O-ring on the fill plug; if
necessary, replace it with a new one.
9.
Apply clean coolant to the O-ring. Install the fill plug,
and tighten it 1.5 Nm.
10.
Turn the key to the OFF position. Remove the hemostat;
be prepared for a bit of coolant spillage.
11.
Install the fill plug cover, and tighten the bolt to 2 Nm
with Loctite 243.
12.
If working on an early-build model, position the
drain hose between the RBH and the subframe, as
shown. (
Fig. 36
)
