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Cooling System Refilling

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  1. Fill reservoir cap (2) with coolant up to "FULL" level mark (3).
  2. Install reservoir cap (2) on reservoir (1).
    Fig 1: Identifying Reservoir Cap And Reservoir
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  3. Remove air ventilation plug (1) from water inlet pipe (2).
  4. Pour coolant through radiator filler neck until coolant flow out from air ventilation plug hole.
  5. Install air ventilation plug to water inlet pipe.
    Fig 2: Identifying Air Ventilation Plug And Water Inlet Pipe
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  6. Fill radiator with coolant up to bottom of radiator filler neck and install radiator cap.
  7. Run engine at idle speed.
  8. Stop engine when radiator fan motor is operated.
  9. Wait until engine comes cooled down to avoid danger of being burned.
  10. Add coolant to radiator up to bottom of radiator filler neck, and install radiator cap.
  11. Repeat Step 7) through 10).
  12. Confirm that coolant level in reservoir is at "FULL" level mark of reservoir cap. If coolant is insufficient, add coolant.