:	Jul 1, 2004

: Since injury such as scalding could be caused by escaping steam or coolant, do not remove the filler cap from the coolant expansion tank while the system is hot.

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Disconnect the battery ground cable.

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Remove the LH C-pillar lower trim panel

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Evacuate the A/C system.

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: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands. Raise and support the vehicle.

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Support the exhaust system. Release the center, left and right rear mountings.

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Remove the exhaust heat shield.   Remove the 4 nuts.

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Remove the spare wheel and tire.

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Clamp the relevant hose, to minimise coolant loss.

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: Before disconnecting or removing the components, ensure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination. :   The receiver drier need only be changed under the following circumstances: There is dirt in the refrigerant circuit ( eg. compressor seizure ). The system is leaking and refrigerant has been lost to atmosphere. Refrigerant circuit has been open more than 24 hours due to repair. Disconnect the A/C pipes.   Remove the 2 bolts.   Discard the O-ring seals.

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: Engine coolant will damage the paint finished surfaces. If spilt, immediately remove the coolant and clean the area with water. :   Some fluid spillage is inevitable during this operation. Disconnect the 2 coolant hoses.   Position a container to collect the fluid.   Release the 2 clips.

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Release the sealing plate.   Remove the 3 bolts.

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Remove the climate control assembly.   Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.   Remove the 3 bolts.

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Install the climate control assembly.   Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).   Connect and secure the electrical connectors.

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Install the sealing plate.   Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

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Connect and secure the coolant hoses.   Secure the clips.   Remove the hose clamps.

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Connect the A/C pipes.   Clean the component mating faces.   Install the O-ring seals.   Tighten the 2 bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

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Install the heat shield.   Tighten the 4 nuts.

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Secure the exhaust mountings.

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Fill the A/C system.

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Install the C-pillar lower trim panel.

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Connect the battery ground cable.

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Install the spare wheel and tire.   Stow the tool kit.

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Connect the exhaust extraction hoses to the tail pipes.

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Remove the coolant expansion tank cap.   Top-up the coolant.

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Start and run the engine.   Hold the engine speed at 2,500 RPM for 30 seconds.   Return the engine to idle for 30 seconds.   Repeat the above procedure a further four times.

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:   When the coolant bleed is complete and prior to installing the expansion tank cap, top up the expansion tank 30mm above the maximum level. Install the coolant expansion tank cap.

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Run the engine until the thermostat opens.

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Switch the engine off and allow to cool.

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Check and top-up the coolant if required.