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COOLANT REPLACEMENT
 WARNING
When removing the radiator cap, use care to avoid contact
with hot coolant or steam. Place a shop towel over the cap and turn the cap anticlockwise
a little to let the pressure escape through the vinyl tube. After relieving the steam pressure,
remove the cap by slowly turning it anticlockwise.
- Drain the water from the radiator, heater core and engine after unplugging the radiator
drain plug and removing the radiator cap.
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- Drain the water in the water jacket by unplugging the drain plug of the cylinder block.
- Remove the radiator condenser tank and drain the coolant.
- Drain the coolant then clean the path of the coolant by injecting water into the radiator
from the radiator cap area.
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- Apply the designated sealant to the screw area of the cylinder block drain plug, and then
tighten to the standard torque.
- Specified sealant: 3M Nut Locking Part No. 4171
or equivalent
- Tightening torque: 44 ±
5 N·m
- Securely tighten the drain plug of the radiator.
- Assemble the radiator condenser tank.
 CAUTION
Do not use alcohol or methanol anti-freeze or any engine coolants mixed
with alcohol or methanol anti-freeze. The use of an improper anti-freeze can cause corrosion
of the aluminium components.
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- By referring to the section on coolant, select an appropriate concentration for safe operating
temperature within the range of 30 to 60 %. Use special tool LLC changer (MB991871)
to refill the coolant. A convenient mixture is a 50 %
water and 50 %
antifreeze
solution (freezing point: -31°C).
- Recommended antifreeze: DIAQUEEN SUPER LONG LIFE
COOLANT or equivalent
NOTE: For how to use special tool MB991871, refer to its manufacturer’s instructions.
- Reinstall the radiator cap.
- Start the engine and let it warm up until the thermostat opens.
- After repeatedly revving the engine up to 3,000 r/min several times, then
stop the engine.
- Remove the radiator cap after the engine has become cold, and pour in coolant up to
the brim. Reinstall the cap.
 CAUTION
Do not overfill the radiator condenser tank.
- Add coolant to the radiator condenser tank between the "FULL" and "LOW" mark if necessary.
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