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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUZUKI2013KIZASHI SPORT GTS, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 61 (ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSENGINE COOLING SYSTEM INSPECTION
2013 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS, FWD

Engine Cooling System Inspection

2013 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS, FWDSECTION Engine Cooling System Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING: In order to help avoid getting burned, do not remove radiator cap while engine and radiator are still hot. Scalding fluid and steam can gush out under pressure if cap is taken off too soon.
  1. Check cooling system for leakage or damage.
  2. Remove radiator cap.
  3. Check coolant for proper level and freeze protection.
  4. Check for check cooling system for leakage from cooling system using the following procedures:
    1. Attach special tool to water filler, and then apply specified pressure to cooling system.

      Special Tool 

      1. 09918-78211 
      2. 09918-78220 

      Cooling system holding pressure 

      123 kPa (1.3 kgf/cm 2  , 17.3 psi) 

      Fig 1: Applying Specified Pressure To Cooling System
      G06528227Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
    2. Check that cooling system holds the pressure.

      If cooling system does not hold applied pressure, check cooling system for leakage.

  5. Check radiator cap according to the following procedure.
    1. Attach special tool to radiator cap (1), and then apply specified pressure.
      NOTE: Apply water or coolant to rubber seals before attaching special tool to radiator cap.

      Special Tool 

      1. 09918-78211 
      2. 09918-78220 

      Radiator cap valve opening pressure 

      93 - 123 kPa (0.9 - 1.3 kgf/cm 2  , 13.4 - 17.3 psi) 

      Fig 2: Applying Pressure To Radiator Cap
      G06528228Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
    2. If radiator cap valve opening pressure is out of specification, replace radiator cap.
  6. Detach special tool and rinse off spilled coolant.
  7. Install radiator cap on water filler.
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