ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [L3 WITH TC]
| WARNING | Never remove the cooling system cap or loosen the radiator drain plug while the engine is running, or when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding engine coolant and steam may shoot out and cause serious injury. It may also damage the engine and cooling system. Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool. Even then, be very careful when removing the cap. Wrap a thick cloth around it and slowly turn it counterclockwise 2.5 turns. Step back while the pressure escapes. When you are sure all the pressure is gone, turn the cap using the cloth, and remove it. |
| CAUTION | Use engine coolant at a concentration that meets the environmental conditions in which the vehicle is driven, otherwise engine damage could occur. The engine has aluminum parts and must be protected by an ethylene-glycol-based coolant to prevent corrosion and freezing. Do not use coolants containing Alcohol, Methanol, Borate or Silicate. These coolants could damage the cooling system. Use only soft (demineralized) water in the coolant mixture. Water that contains minerals will cut down on the coolant's effectiveness. Engine coolant damages paint. If engine coolant does get on a painted surface, rinse it off quickly. |
Note. If the "FL22" mark is shown on or near the cooling system cap, use FL22 type engine coolant. FL22 type engine coolant is shipped as a diluted solution (55% coolant, 45% water). Use the soultion as is when replacing the coolant.
Engine coolant capacity (approx. quantity) 7.5 L {7.9 US qt, 6.6 Imp qt}
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- Remove the cooling system cap.
- Remove the under cover.
- Loosen the radiator drain plug and drain the engine coolant into a container.
- Flush the cooling system with water until all traces of color are gone.
- Let the system drain completely.
- Tighten the radiator drain plug. Tightening torque 1.2-1.5 N.m {13-15 kgf.cm, 11-13 in.lbf}
- Referring to the following chart, select the correct volume percentage of the water and engine coolant. Antifreeze solution mixture percentage VOLUME PERCENTAGE Engine coolant protection Volume percentage (%) Gravity at 20 °C {68 °F} Water Coolant Above-16°C {3°F} 65 35 1.057 Above-26°C {-15°F} 55 45 1.072 Above -40 °C {-40 °F} 45 55 1.086
- Refill the engine coolant into the coolant reserve tank up to the F mark on the tank.
- Fully install the cooling system cap. CAUTION: If the water temperature gauge rises too high, stop the engine and decrease the engine coolant temperature to prevent overheating. Then, verify the malfunctioning part and repair or replace it. If the engine coolant level in the coolant reserve tank is below the L mark during engine coolant air bleeding operation, stop the engine, and after the engine coolant temperature decreases, add engine coolant. Then, resume the engine coolant air bleeding operation.
- Start the engine and idle it until the thermometer indicator is in the center when the engine is at below 1,500 rpm.
- Bleed the air by following the procedures below. At this time, be careful of the coolant temperature to prevent overheating. NOTE: If the accelerator pedal is depressed continuously for a specified time, the engine speed may decrease to the idle speed. This is due to the fuel cut control operation, which prevents overheating, and it does not indicate a malfunction. Run the engine at 2,500 rpm for 2-3 min, 2 times. Run the engine at 3,000 rpm for 5 s , then idle. Repeat steps ( 1 ), ( 2 ) twice.
- Stop the engine, and inspect the coolant level after the coolant temperature decreases (water temperature gauge indicates 'C' or less).
- Check the coolant level. If it is low, refill the coolant into the coolant reserve tank up to the F mark on the tank.
- Inspect for engine coolant leakage. (See «ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE INSPECTION [L3 WITH TC]»(ref-345232-S40937403772009102000000) ).
- Install the under cover.
COOLANT RESERVE TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC]
| WARNING | Never remove the cooling system cap or loosen the radiator drain plug while the engine is running, or when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding engine coolant and steam may shoot out and cause serious injury. It may also damage the engine and cooling system. Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool. Even then, be very careful when removing the cap. Wrap a thick cloth around it and slowly turn it counterclockwise 2.5 turns. Step back while the pressure escapes. When you are sure all the pressure is gone, turn the cap using the cloth, and remove it. |
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- Remove the under cover.
- Drain the engine coolant until the coolant reserve tank becomes empty. (See «ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [L3 WITH TC]»(ref-345232-S19309368322009102000000) ).
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Refill the engine coolant. (See «ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [L3 WITH TC]»(ref-345232-S19309368322009102000000) ).
- Inspect for engine coolant leakage. (See «ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE INSPECTION [L3 WITH TC]»(ref-345232-S40937403772009102000000) ).
P/S Fluid Reserve Tank Removal Note
- Remove the P/S fluid reserve tank with the hoses still connected. Position the P/S fluid reserve tank out of the way.
RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC]
| WARNING | Never remove the cooling system cap or loosen the radiator drain plug while the engine is running, or when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding engine coolant and steam may shoot out and cause serious injury. It may also damage the engine and cooling system. Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool. Even then, be very careful when removing the cap. Wrap a thick cloth around it and slowly turn it counterclockwise 2.5 turns. Step back while the pressure escapes. When you are sure all the pressure is gone, turn the cap using the cloth, and remove it. |
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- Remove the battery cover. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC]»(ref-345228-S02486648752009102000000) .)
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the under cover.
- Drain the engine coolant. (See «ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [L3 WITH TC]»(ref-345232-S19309368322009102000000) ).
- Remove the air cleaner. (See «INTAKE AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC]»(ref-345225-S13656146802009102000000) .)
- Disconnect the coolant reserve tank hose from the radiator.
- Position the front wiring harnesses out of the way.
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Refill the engine coolant.(See «ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [L3 WITH TC]»(ref-345232-S19309368322009102000000) ).
- Inspect for engine coolant leakage. (See «ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE INSPECTION [L3 WITH TC]»(ref-345232-S40937403772009102000000) ).
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Scheme 27: Cooling Fan Component Removal Note
- Unlock lower side tabs at two points by pressing the cooling fan side tabs, remove upper side tabs at two points, then remove the cooling fan component from the radiator.
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Scheme 28: Radiator Removal Note
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- Tilt the radiator to the engine side.
- While lifting the radiator, remove the lower mount rubber (LH) from the mount installation hole.
- While lifting the radiator, remove the lower mount rubber (RH) from the mount installation hole.
- Remove the condenser from the radiator with the pipes still connected, by pressing the radiator side tab to unlock the tab A on the condenser.
- Remove the radiator from below.
Radiator Installation Note
- Install the condenser to the radiator by aligning lower side tab A with the radiator side tab, install upper tab A, then install lower side tab A.
- Install the radiator.
Cooling Fan Component Installation Note
- Insert tabs to the radiator to install the cooling fan component.
THERMOSTAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC]
| WARNING | Never remove the cooling system cap or loosen the radiator drain plug while the engine is running, or when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding engine coolant and steam may shoot out and cause serious injury. It may also damage the engine and cooling system. Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool. Even then, be very careful when removing the cap. Wrap a thick cloth around it and slowly turn it counterclockwise 2.5 turns. Step back while the pressure escapes. When you are sure all the pressure is gone, turn the cap using the cloth, and remove it. |
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- Remove the battery cover. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC]»(ref-345228-S02486648752009102000000) .)
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the under cover and splash shield as a single unit.
- Drain the engine coolant. (See «ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [L3 WITH TC]»(ref-345232-S19309368322009102000000) ).
- Remove the charge air cooler cover. (See «INTAKE AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC]»(ref-345225-S13656146802009102000000) .)
- Remove the drive belt. (See «DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC]»(ref-345224-S04793494252009102000000) .)
- Remove the P/S oil pump with hose and pipe still connected. Position the P/S oil pump out of the way. (See «POWER STEERING OIL PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC]»(ref-345219-S17691242052009102000000) .)
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Refill the engine coolant. (See «ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [L3 WITH TC]»(ref-345232-S19309368322009102000000) ).
- Inspect for engine coolant leakage. (See «ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE INSPECTION [L3 WITH TC]»(ref-345232-S40937403772009102000000) ).
WATER PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC]
| WARNING | Never remove the cooling system cap or loosen the radiator drain plug while the engine is running, or when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding engine coolant and steam may shoot out and cause serious injury. It may also damage the engine and cooling system. Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool. Even then, be very careful when removing the cap. Wrap a thick cloth around it and slowly turn it counterclockwise 2.5 turns. Step back while the pressure escapes. When you are sure all the pressure is gone, turn the cap using the cloth, and remove it. |
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- Remove the battery cover. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC]»(ref-345228-S02486648752009102000000) .)
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the under cover and splash shield as a single unit.
- Drain the engine coolant. (See «ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [L3 WITH TC]»(ref-345232-S19309368322009102000000) ).
- Remove the charge air cooler cover. (See «INTAKE AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC]»(ref-345225-S13656146802009102000000) .)
- Loosen the water pump pulley bolts before removing the drive belt.
- Remove the drive belt. (See «DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC]»(ref-345224-S04793494252009102000000) .)
- Remove the P/S oil pump with hose and pipe still connected. Position the P/S oil pump out of the way. (See «POWER STEERING OIL PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC]»(ref-345219-S17691242052009102000000) .)
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Refill the engine coolant. (See «ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [L3 WITH TC]»(ref-345232-S19309368322009102000000) ).
- Inspect for engine coolant leakage. (See «ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE INSPECTION [L3 WITH TC]»(ref-345232-S40937403772009102000000) ).
O-ring Installation Note
- Apply engine coolant to a new O-ring.
- Install the O-ring.
RADIATOR DRAIN PLUG REPLACEMENT [L3 WITH TC]
| WARNING | Never remove the cooling system cap or loosen the radiator drain plug while the engine is running, or when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding engine coolant and steam may shoot out and cause serious injury. It may also damage the engine and cooling system. Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool. Even then, be very careful when removing the cap. Wrap a thick cloth around it and slowly turn it counterclockwise 2.5 turns. Step back while the pressure escapes. When you are sure all the pressure is gone, turn the cap using the cloth, and remove it. |
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- Remove the under cover.
- Drain the engine coolant. (See «ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [L3 WITH TC]»(ref-345232-S19309368322009102000000) ).
- Loosen the radiator drain plug completely.
- Using a flathead screwdriver or equivalent, pry out the radiator drain plug. CAUTION: Do not apply excessive force to the flathead screwdriver or equivalent as doing so can damage the drain bore. Slowly and carefully pry out the radiator drain plug when removing it.
- Install a new radiator drain plug with a new O-ring. Tightening torque 1.2-1.5 N.m {13-15 kgf.cm, 11-13 in.lbf}
- Refill the engine coolant. (See «ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [L3 WITH TC]»(ref-345232-S19309368322009102000000) ).
- Inspect for engine coolant leakage. (See «ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE INSPECTION [L3 WITH TC]»(ref-345232-S40937403772009102000000) ).
- Install the under cover.
