DRAINING & FILLING COOLANT SYSTEM
- Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable, remove the expansion tank cap, and set the temperature control knob in the passenger compartment to warm.
- Loosen the radiator drain plug at the bottom of the radiator next to the battery. (Scheme 1)
- Remove the engine block drain plug. (Scheme 2) The drain plug is located behind the exhaust manifold.
- Reinstall the drain plugs using new gaskets. Tighten engine block drain plug to 15 N.m (11 ft. lbs.).
- With the engine off, open the bleeder screw on the thermostat housing. (Scheme 3) Using a coolant mixture of 50% anti-freeze and 50% water, fill the expansion tank slowly so that air is allowed to escape. Close the bleeder screw when coolant begins to come out of the bleeder. Run the engine and check for leaks. See «COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-148515-S36283671162002093000000).
| CAUTION | Always use Saab original coolant or equivalent to avoid the formation of harmful, clogging deposits in the cooling system. Use of other anti-freeze solutions may be harmful to the cooling system. The final coolant level is best checked when the cooling system is fully cold. DO NOT reuse the coolant when replacing damaged engine parts. Contaminated coolant may damage the engine or cooling system. If coolant comes in contact with paint or bodywork rinse with water. Coolant will damage paint. |
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