ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
ENGINE COOLING
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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
ENGINE COOLANT LEAK CHECK
M1141001000388
WARNING
When pressure testing the cooling system,
slowly release cooling system pressure to
avoid getting burned by hot coolant.
CAUTION
•
Be sure to completely clean away any mois-
ture from the places checked.
•
When the tester is taken out, be careful not to
spill any coolant.
•
ACX01844 AB
Cap adapter
Adapter
Be careful when installing and removing the
tester and when testing not to deform the
filler neck of the radiator.
1. Check that the coolant level is up to the filler neck.
Install a radiator tester and apply 160 kPa
pressure, and then check for leakage from the
radiator hose or connections.
2. If there is leakage, repair or replace the
appropriate part.
RADIATOR CAP PRESSURE CHECK
M1141001300453
NOTE: Be sure that the cap is clean before testing.
Rust or other foreign material on the cap seal will
cause an improper reading.
AC211643 AB
Cap adapter
1. Use a cap adapter to attach the cap to the tester.
2. Increase the pressure until the indicator of the
gauge stops moving.
Minimum limit: 83 kPa
Standard value: 93
−
123 kPa
3. Replace the radiator cap if the reading does not
remain at or above the minimum limit.
ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT
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1. Remove the under cover (Refer to GROUP 51,
Front Bumper
P.51-2
).
WARNING
When removing the radiator cap, use care to
avoid contact with hot coolant or steam.
Place a shop towel over the cap and turn the
cap anti-clockwise a little to let the pressure
escape through the vinyl tube. After relieving
the steam pressure, remove the cap by
slowly turning it anti-clockwise.
2. Drain the water from the radiator, heater core and
engine after unplugging the radiator drain plug
and removing the radiator cap.
AC210639AB
44 ± 5 N·m
Water inlet pipe
3. Drain the water in the water jacket by unplugging
the drain plug of the cylinder block.
4. Remove the reserve tank and drain the coolant.
5. Drain the cooling water then clean the path of the
cooling water by injecting water into the radiator
from the radiator cap area.
Summary of Contents for Lancer Evolution IX 2006
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