Cooling System Flushing
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Material
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Premium Cooling System Flush VC-1 |
ESR-M14P7-A |
- Once pressure is released, remove the pressure relief cap.
Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this article.
- Remove the coolant thermostat.
- Install the coolant hose connection without the coolant thermostat.
- Use an appropriate cooling system flusher to flush the engine and radiator.
Use Premium Cooling System Flush or equivalent.
- Install the coolant thermostat. For additional information, refer to Thermostat - 5.4L, 6.8L or Thermostat - 6.0L Diesel in this article.
- Backflush the heater core if necessary. For additional information, refer to Heater Core Backflushing in this article.
- Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this article.
WARNING:
To avoid personal injury, do not unscrew the coolant pressure relief cap while the engine is operating or hot. The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly.
NOTE:
Refer to the cooling system flusher manufacturer's operating instructions for specific vehicle hook-up.