Cooling System Pressure Cap - Clean/Replace
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Personal injury can result from hot coolant, steam and alkali. At operating temperature, engine coolant is hot and under pressure. The radiator and all lines to heaters or the engine contain hot coolant or steam. Any contact can cause severe burns. Remove cooling system pressure cap slowly to relieve pressure only when engine is stopped and cooling system pressure cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand. Do not attempt to tighten hose connections when the coolant is hot, the hose can come off causing burns. Cooling System Coolant Additive contains alkali. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
- Stop the engine. Allow the cooling system to cool completely.
- Open the hood. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Access Doors and Covers" for the location of the hood.
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Illustration 1 g01673216 - Slowly loosen the cooling system pressure cap in order to relieve the pressure. Slowly remove the cooling system pressure cap.
- Inspect the pressure cap and the gasket for damage. Replace the pressure cap if the cap or the gasket is damaged.
- Close the hood.
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