Radiator Cap - Subaru SVX 1992 Manual

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
[W4A0) 2-5
C:
INSTALLATION
4. Radiator Cap
1) Fit cushions on body and install radiator .
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Fig . 24
2) Install radiator brackets and tighten bolts.
3) Connect radiator main fan and sub fan motor con-
nectors .
4) Connect inlet hose and over-flow hose .
5) Install V-belt cover .
6) Lift up the vehicle, and connect outlet hose and ATF
cooler hose .
7) Install lower cover .
8) Install battery and connect cables .
9) Pour coolant .
(1) Pour coolant into radiator up to filler neck posi-
tion .
(2) Pour coolant into reservoir tank up to upper level .
(3) Attach radiator cap and reservoir tank cap prop-
erly.
(4) Warm up engine completely . (For more than 5
minutes at 2,000 to 3,000 rpm.)
(5) Stop engine and wait until temperature drops to a
safe level.
(6) Remove radiator cap .
(7) If coolant level drops in radiator, add coolant to
filler neck position .
(8) If coolant level drops from upper level of reser-
voir tank, add coolant to upper level .
(9) Attach radiator cap and reservoir tank cap prop-
erly .
10) Check ATF level .
A: INSPECTION
1) Attach radiator cap to tester .
2) Increase pressure until tester gauge pointer stops .
Radiator cap is functioning properly if it holds the
service limit pressure for five to six seconds .
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Fig . 25
Standard pressure :
78 - 98 kPa (0.8 - 1.0 kg/cm2, 11 - 14 psi)
Service limit pressure :
69 We (0.7 kg/cm', 10 psi)
Be sure to remove foreign matter and rust from the cap
in advance; otherwise, results of pressure test will be
incorrect.
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