Engine Cooling System: Maintenance Chevrolet Captiva I facelift

Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers

Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers

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Draining Procedure

1. Place the coolant container under the radiator drain cock located at the bottom of the right radiator end tank.
2. Open the drain cock and drain the coolant. A small amount of coolant will drain from the system.
3. Remove the surge tank cap from the surge tank and the coolant will drain from the system.
4. For LAF vehicles, if the engine block needs to be drained, a drain bolt is located near the bottom of the water pump assembly.
5. Inspect the coolant.
6. Follow the appropriate procedure based on the condition of the coolant. Normal in appearance-follow the filling procedure. Discolored-follow the flush procedure. Refer to «Coolant System Flushing»(ref-490247-S39365657092012072700000) .

Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)

Special Tools

1. GE-26568 Coolant and Battery Fluid Tester
2. GE-47716 Vac N Fill Coolant Refill Tool
3. GE-42401-A Radiator Cap/Surge Tank Test Adapter

For equivalent regional tools, Refer to Special Tools

1. Place the coolant container under the radiator drain cock located at the bottom of the right radiator end tank.
2. Open the drain cock and drain the coolant. A small amount of coolant will drain from the system.
3. Remove the surge tank cap from the surge tank and the coolant will drain from the system.
4. For LAF vehicles, if the engine block needs to be drained, a drain bolt is located near the bottom of the water pump assembly.
5. Inspect the coolant.
6. Follow the appropriate procedure based on the condition of the coolant. Normal in appearance-Follow the filling procedure. Discolored-Follow the flush procedure. Refer to «Coolant System Flushing»(ref-490247-S39365657092012072700000) .

Vac-N-Fill Procedure

1. Install GE 42401-2 into the surge tank fill neck.
2. Install GE 42401-3 to the surge tank fill neck.
3. Attach the Vac N Fill cap to the GE 42401-3.
4. Attach the vacuum gauge assembly to the Vac N Fill cap.
5. Attach the fill hose to the barb fitting on the vacuum gauge assembly. Ensure that the valve is closed.
6. Pour the coolant mixture into the graduated reservoir.
7. Place the fill hose in the graduated reservoir.
8. Install the vacuum tank on the graduated reservoir with the fill hose routed through the cut-out area in the vacuum tank.
9. Attach the venturi assembly to the vacuum tank.
10. Attach a shop air hose to the venturi assembly. Ensure the valve on the venturi assembly is closed.
11. Attach the vacuum hose to the vacuum gauge assembly and the vacuum tank.
12. Open the valve on the venturi assembly. The vacuum gauge will begin to rise and a hissing noise will be present.
13. Continue to draw vacuum until the needle stops rising. This should be 610-660 mm Hg (24-26 in Hg). Cooling hoses may start to collapse. This is normal due to vacuum draw.
14. To aid in the fill process, position the graduated reservoir above the surge tank.
15. Slowly open the valve on the vacuum gauge assembly. When the coolant reaches the top of the fill hose, close the valve. This will eliminate air from the fill hose.
16. Close the valve on the venturi assembly.
17. If there is a suspected leak in the cooling system, allow the system to stabilize under vacuum and monitor for vacuum loss. If vacuum loss is observed, refer to «Loss of Coolant»(ref-490247-S07679988662012072700000) .
18. Open the valve on the vacuum gauge assembly. The vacuum gauge will drop as coolant is drawn into the system.
19. Once the vacuum gauge reaches zero, close the valve on the vacuum gauge assembly and repeat steps 12-18.
20. Detach the Vac N Fill cap from the GE 42401-3.
21. Remove GE 42401-2 from the surge tank fill neck.
22. Add coolant to the system as necessary.
23. Inspect the concentration of the coolant mixture using GE-26568 Coolant and Battery Fluid Tester.
24. Detach the vacuum hose from the vacuum gauge assembly.
25. Attach the extraction hose to the vacuum hose.
26. Open the valve on the venturi assembly to start a vacuum draw.
27. Use the extraction hose to draw out coolant to the proper level.
28. The vacuum tank has a drain valve on the bottom of the tank. Open the valve to drain coolant from the vacuum tank into a suitable container for disposal.

Coolant System Flushing

Note. This procedure is intended for the engine cooling system only. Never use this procedure to flush the hybrid cooling system.

Note. Do not use a chemical flush. Store used coolant in the proper manner, such as in a used engine coolant holding tank. Do not pour used coolant down a drain. Ethylene glycol antifreeze is a very toxic chemical. Do not dispose of coolant into the sewer system or ground water. This is illegal and ecologically unsound. Various methods and equipment can be used to flush the cooling system. If special equipment is used, such as a back flusher, follow the manufacturer's instruction. Always remove the thermostat before flushing the cooling system.

When the cooling system becomes contaminated, the cooling system should be flushed thoroughly to remove the contaminants before the engine is seriously damaged.

1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to «Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill)»(ref-490247-S19252468302012072700000) , «Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)»(ref-490247-S22170078222012072700000) .
2. Remove the surge tank. Refer to «Radiator Surge Tank Replacement»(ref-490247-S33453433752012072700000) .
3. Clean and flush the surge tank with clean, drinkable water.
4. Install the surge tank. Refer to «Radiator Surge Tank Replacement»(ref-490247-S33453433752012072700000) .
5. Follow the drain and fill procedure using only clean, drinkable water. Refer to «Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill)»(ref-490247-S19252468302012072700000) , «Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)»(ref-490247-S22170078222012072700000) .
6. Run the engine for 20 minutes.
7. Stop the engine.
8. Drain the cooling system. Refer to «Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill)»(ref-490247-S19252468302012072700000) , «Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)»(ref-490247-S22170078222012072700000)
9. Repeat the procedure if necessary, until the fluid is nearly colorless.
10. Fill the cooling system. Refer to «Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill)»(ref-490247-S19252468302012072700000) , «Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)»(ref-490247-S22170078222012072700000) .

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Radiator Surge Tank Replacement

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Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose/Pipe Replacement (2.4L)

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Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose/Pipe Replacement (3.0L)

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Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose/Pipe Replacement (3.0L)

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Front End Guard Replacement