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DRAIN AND REFILL

Fig. 1: Loosen the radiator drain plug and tube

Fig. 2: Engine drain plug — 2.2L, 2.5L and 3.3L engines

Fig. 3: Engine coolant drain plugs — 1.6L and 1.8L engines

Fig. 4: Fill the radiator with fresh coolant and water — 2.5L engine shown

Fig. 5: Also add coolant to the reservoir, if equipped

  1. Pull out the end of the drain tube to the underside of the body from between the undercover and skirt.
  2. Place a container of adequate capacity beneath the drain plug and open the plug.
  3. Loosen the radiator cap or overflow tank to drain the coolant.
  4. Remove and drain the coolant from the reserve tank, if equipped.
  5. On all models except Justy, remove the drain plugs on the side of the engine near the oil filter and drain the coolant from the engine block.
  6. Install and securely tighten the engine drain plugs. Tighten the radiator drain plug.

    NOTE: Some vehicles are equipped with an air vent plug on the radiator. This plug must be removed while filling the system to allow trapped air to escape the system.

  7. Slowly pour a 50/50 mixture of antifreeze and water into the radiator until it is filled. Install the radiator cap.
  8. Fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL mark.
  9. Start the engine and allow it to reach operating temperature.
  10. Stop the engine and allow it to cool.
  11. Open the radiator cap and fill the radiator with antifreeze. Wait until the engine cools further, then fill the recovery tank to the FULL mark.
  12. Start the engine and allow it to reach operating temperature. Check the level in the recovery tank and add antifreeze as necessary.

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