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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Section 525 (Coolant): Coolant: Replacement

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Replacement
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  1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT 
    1. Remove the radiator cap.
      CAUTION: To avoid the danger of being burned, do not remove the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are still hot, as fluid and steam can be blown out under pressure.
    2. Loosen the 2 drain plugs (for the engine and radiator), and drain the coolant.
      Fig 1: Locating Radiator And Engine Drain Plugs
      G01314762Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      To prevent the coolant from spraying over the cylinder block, connect the rubber hose (inside diameter 6 - 8 mm (0.24 - 0.31 in.) in the market to the union pipe under the drain plug.

      3. Fig 2: Connecting Rubber Hose To Prevent Coolant From Spraying Over Cylinder Block
      G01314763Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Close the drain plugs.

      Torque: 30 N.m (300 kgf.cm, 22 ft.lbs) for engine 

  2. FILL ENGINE COOLANT 
    1. Slowly fill the system with coolant.
      • Use of improper coolants may damage engine cooling system.
      • Use "Toyota Long Life Coolant" or equivalent and mix it with plain water according to the manufacture's directions.
      • Use of the coolant which includes more than 50% [freezing protection down to -35°C (-31°F)] or 60% [freezing protection down to -50°C (-58°F)] of ethylene-glycol is recommended, but not more than 70%.
      NOTE:
      • Do not use an alcohol type coolant or plain water alone.
      • The coolant should be mixed with plain water (preferable demineralized water or distilled water).

      Capacity (w/ Heater): 

      7.5 liters (7.9 US qts, 6.6 Imp. qts) 

    2. Install the radiator cap.
    3. Start the engine, and bleed the cooling system.
    4. Refill the reservoir with coolant until it reaches the "FULL" line.
  3. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT FOR LEAKS 
  4. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT SPECIFIC GRAVITY CORRECTLY 
RENDER: 1.0x

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