Draining the coolant, flushing the system and filling (Range Rover 3)

Before disconnecting the battery, make sure that all the requirements and conditions contained in the section on disconnecting the battery are met.

GENERAL INFORMATION, Precautions when working with electrical equipment.

Drain

1. Put the car on a lift.

2. Set the heater control knob to the maximum interior heating position.

3. Disconnect "negative" battery terminal.

4. Turn away a cover of a broad tank.

CAUTION: Do not open the cap while the engine is hot, as you may be scalded by steam or coolant.

5. Remove the lower protective cover.

EXTERIOR PARTS, REPAIR WORKS, Engine protection - front.

6. Install a container under the radiator to collect the escaping fluid.

7. Connect the hose to the drain cock, open the cock and drain the liquid.

CAUTION: Coolant can damage paintwork. If coolant comes into contact with painted surfaces, remove any traces of coolant immediately and flush the area with water.

8. Install a container under the engine to collect the escaping fluid.

9. Unscrew the drain plug in the block and drain the liquid from it. Discard the sealing washer.

10. Remove the container from under the engine.

Filling

1. Close the radiator drain cock and remove the hose.

2. Take a new sealing washer, screw a drain plug into the cylinder block and tighten it with a torque of 25 Nm.

3. Attach "negative" battery terminal.

4. Put on an exhaust pipe a hose of removal of the fulfilled gases.

5. Remove the screw from the drain hole in the expansion tank.

6. Pour coolant into the system until a continuous stream comes out of the drain hole. Insert the screw into the drain hole and tighten it.

7. Wrap a cover of a broad tank.

8. Start the engine and warm it up to operating temperature.

9. Stop the engine and let it cool down.