J 26568 Coolant and Battery Tester
Caution: To avoid being burned, do not remove the radiator cap or surge tank cap while the engine is hot. The cooling system will release scalding fluid and steam under pressure if radiator cap or surge tank cap is removed while the engine and radiator are still hot.
Important: Draining the cooling system with the pressure cap installed will syphon the coolant from the overflow tank.
• | Normal in appearance follow the filling procedure. |
• | Discolored follow the flush procedure. Refer to Flushing |
Notice: The procedure below must be followed. Improper coolant level could result in a low or high coolant level condition, causing engine damage.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Tighten
Tighten the radiator drain cock to 2 N·m (18 lb in).
• | Apply pipe sealer to the drain plugs. |
• | Install the drain plugs. |
Tighten
Tighten the drain plug to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).
Important: Use a 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL antifreeze and clean, drinkable water.