Cooling system — general information The car engine is used in various climatic conditions and under various loads. The temperature of the coolant, and therefore the engine, must be regulated and remain...
Radiator — General Information Fig. 2.49. Cooling system radiator Radiator with horizontal tubes, ribbed plates and aluminum core. Radiator tanks are made of plastic. Four mounting brackets with...
Coolant Pump — General Information The coolant pump housing is made of aluminum alloy. The coolant pump is driven by a poly V-belt. The impeller is built into the cylinder block. The coolant pump is...
Cooling system components Note: Never remove the radiator cap or loosen the radiator drain plug while the engine is running or while the radiator is hot. Fig. 2.210. Components of the cooling...
Checking the engine coolant level Make sure the coolant level in the expansion tank is between the F and L marks. If the coolant level is below the L mark, remove the radiator cap and add coolant.
Checking the radiator cap Check the coolant level. Remove the radiator cap. Clean the radiator cap seating surface and the upper radiator hose. Fig. 2.212. Connecting the compression gauge To...
Removal and installation the radiator Disconnect the negative battery cable. Drain the engine coolant. Remove the cooling fan. Remove the oil hose (models with automatic transmission). Remove the water hoses...
Radiator check Check if the radiator is clogged with dirt. If necessary, clean the radiator as described below: Do not bend or damage the radiator fins. When cleaning the radiator...
Removal and installation the thermostat Remove the plug hole plate. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Drain the engine coolant. Remove the drive belt. Remove the windshield washer reservoir. Remove the...
Checking the Thermostat Fig. 2.215. Removing the thermostat: 1 – bypass hose; 2 – lower hose; 3 – thermostat assembly; 4- thermostat mounting bolts Tie a string so that it is secured to the...
Removal, checking and installation the coolant pump Disconnect the negative battery cable. Drain the engine coolant. Loosen the coolant pump pulley bolt to remove the drive belt. Remove the coolant pump pulley. Remove the...