4-14 COOLING SYSTEM
Radiator
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Install the cap [A] on a cooling system pressure tester [B].
NOTE
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Wet the cap sealing surfaces with water or coolant to
prevent pressure leaks.
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Watching the pressure gauge, pump the pressure tester
to build up the pressure until the relief valve opens: the
gauge needle flicks downward. Stop pumping and mea-
sure leak time at once. The relief valve must open within
the specified range in the table below and the gauge hand
must remain within the same range at least 6 seconds.
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure
Standard: 93 ∼ 123 kPa
(0.95 ∼ 1.25 kgf/cm², 13.5 ∼ 17.8 psi)
If the cap cannot hold the specified pressure or if it holds
too much pressure, replace it with a new one.
Radiator Filler Neck Inspection
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Remove the fuel tank (see Fuel System (DFI) chapter).
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Remove the radiator cap.
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Check the radiator filler neck for signs of damage.
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Check the condition of the top and bottom sealing seats
[A] in the filler neck. They must be smooth and clean for
the radiator cap to function properly.
Front [B]
