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B6.07
Draining and filling the engine cooling system
Draining the cooling system
CAUTION
The fluid in the engine coolant system may be very hot.
Hot engine coolant may cause severe burns.
ALWAYS WAIT FOR THE SYSTEM TO COOL BEFORE STARTING ANY WORK.
After loosening or removal, the Caillau Visa hose clamps must be replaced with Mikalor worm drive
hose clamps, following the instructions given in Technical Information 2054 of December 2012.
Remove the front flat undertray section (
Filling the cooling system
After loosening or removal, the Caillau Visa hose clamps must be replaced with Mikalor worm drive
hose clamps, following the instructions given in Technical Information 2054 of December 2012.
CAUTION
The fluid in the engine coolant system may be very hot.
Hot engine coolant may cause severe burns.
ALWAYS WAIT FOR THE SYSTEM TO COOL BEFORE STARTING ANY WORK.
Check that all the connection sleeve clamps are tight.
Static filling (engine off) (ONLY for vehicles WITHOUT Single oil heat exchanger)
Tightening torque
Cap - front cover
E3.12).
Working from under the vehicle, on the right-
hand side of the radiator, loosen the clamps
(1) fastening the delivery and return pipes (2).
Detach the pipes (2) from the radiator.
Pour the fluid drained from the system into a
container and seal it. DO NOT DISPOSE
OF USED FLUID IN THE
ENVIRONMENT.
Let the coolant drain completely.
M12x1.25x12 plug
Nm
Class
30 Nm
B
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