Installation

NOTE: Step numbers below refer to numbers used in the illustrations.

1. Clean the sealing surfaces and install the lid of the thermostat housing complete with thermostat, then tighten to: 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
2. Install new O-rings on the coolant pipe and install it into the lid of the thermostat housing.
3. Install the screw which holds the coolant pipe and the lifting eye.
4. Install the dipstick and refit the upper radiator hose to the engine.
5. Install and tighten the middle intake pipe, then tighten to: 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
6. Install and tighten the upper intake pipe.
7. Top up with coolant and check that the system does not leak.
8. Bleed the system as follows:
- Fill the system to the MAX level, refit the pressure lid, start the engine and run it warm, preferably at varying speeds, until the radiator fan starts.
- Remove the pressure lid and fill up to MAX again.
- Install the pressure lid and let the engine run at varying speeds until the radiator fan has started a further three times.
- Switch off the engine and fill up to MAX again if necessary.