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Land Rover TD5 Defender18 · COOLING SYSTEM
18 · Engine

DRAIN AND REFILL

Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender TD5 Defender
Section
DRAIN AND REFILL
COOLING SYSTEMDRAIN AND REFILL · page 1 of 2
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COOLING SYSTEM

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ADJUSTMENT

DRAIN AND REFILL

Service repair no - 26.10.01

WARNING: Hot coolant

Drain

1. Remove engine acoustic cover.
2. Visually check engine and cooling system for

signs of coolant leaks.

3. Examine hoses for signs of cracking, distortion

and security of connections.

4. Position drain tray to collect coolant.

5. Remove expansion tank filler cap.
6. Loosen clip screws securing air inlet hose to

intercooler and inlet manifold, release and
remove hose.

7. Release clip and disconnect bottom hose from

radiator.

8. Allow cooling system to drain.
9. Disconnect bottom hose from radiator.

Refill

1. Flush system with water under low pressure.
2. Do not use water under high pressure as it could

damage the radiator.

3. Connect bottom hose to radiator and secure

hose with clip.

4. Prepare coolant to required concentration.
5. Position heater temperature control to maximum

hot position.

6. Remove bleed screw from top hose.
7. Fill system slowly through coolant expansion

tank until a steady flow of coolant is emitted from
the bleed hole in top hose.

8. Fit bleed screw to top hose.
9. Continue filling system until coolant level

reaches ’MAX’ mark on expansion tank.

10. Fit expansion tank filler cap.
11. Position air intake hose and tighten clip screws.
12. Start and run engine until normal running

temperature is reached.

13. If fitted, DO NOT operate air conditioning.
14. Switch off engine and allow to cool.
15. Check for leaks and top-up coolant to ’MAX’

mark on expansion tank.

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