COOLING SYSTEM 14-3
ENGINE COOLANT
REPLACEMENT
• Open the radiator cap
1
.
• Remove the engine coolant drain bolt
2
and drain engine
coolant.
• Install the gasket washer and tighten the engine coolant drain
bolt
2
to the specified torque.
Engine coolant drain bolt: 11 N·m (1.1 kgf-m, 8.0 lbf-ft)
• Pour specified engine coolant up to the bottom of filler hole.
(
2-18)
Engine coolant capacity: 950 ml (1.0/0.8 US/Imp qt)
• Bleed air from the air bleeder bolt
3
.
• Tighten the air bleeder bolt
3
to the specified torque.
Radiator air bleeder bolt: 6 N·m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.5 lbf-ft)
• Add engine coolant up to the radiator inlet.
• Tighten the radiator cap securely.
• After warming up and cooling down the engine, add the spec-
ified engine coolant.
* Engine coolant may be harmful if swallowed or if it
comes in contact with the skin or eyes. If engine
coolant gets into the eyes or contacts the skin, flush
the eyes or wash the skin thoroughly, with plenty of
water. If engine coolant is swallowed, induce vomit-
ing and call a physician immediately.
* Do not open the radiator cap when the engine is hot,
as you may be injured by escaping hot liquid or
vapor.
Replace the gasket washer with a new one.
