FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM
- Install reservoir tank, and radiator drain plug. CAUTION: Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new O-ring. Radiator drain plug:: 1.19 N.m (0.12 kg-m, 11 in-lb) If water drain plugs on cylinder block are removed, close and tighten them. Refer to " «ASSEMBLY»(ref-282589-S08001924442008040500000) ".
- Remove air relief plug on heater hose. see scheme 8: Identifying Air Relief Plug
- Fill thermostat housing with water until water spills from the air relief hole, then close air relief plug. Fill thermostat housing and reservoir tank with water and reinstall radiator cap.
- Run engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
- Rev engine two or three times under no-load.
- Stop engine and wait until it cools down.
- Drain water from the system. Refer to " «DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT»(ref-282602-S12763491742008040500000) ".
- Repeat steps 1 through 7 until clear water begins to drain from radiator.