Safety Precautions When Working On Cooling System
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There is a risk of scalding due to hot coolant.
The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is warm. There is a risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.
-- Wear safety gloves.
-- Wear protective eyewear.
-- Reduce the pressure by covering the coolant expansion tank cap with a cloth and carefully opening it.
There is a risk of injury due to the radiator fan.
Body parts can be pinched or pulled in if the radiator fan starts running by itself.
-- When working near the radiator, maintain a distance from the fan.
-- Do not reach into the radiator fan when disconnecting the connector.
-- Disconnect the connectors.