Radiator Coolant Level / Changing Coolant
This procedure is required only if the cooling system has been drained for maintenance and/or repair. If the overflow bottle 3 has run dry, the level in the radiator should also be inspected.
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Remove the hood. See the Hood section for details.
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Slowly remove the radiator pressure cap 2.
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View the coolant level through the opening.
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Use a funnel and slowly add coolant as needed.
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Before reinstalling the pressure cap, bleed the system of trapped air. Remove the engine access panel behind the seats and use a flat-blade screwdriver to turn the bleed screw 1 slightly, allowing the air to escape. Slowly add additional coolant to the radiator until air no longer escapes and only coolant flows from the bleed hole, then tighten the bleed screw.
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Reinstall the pressure cap.