How do you change coolant in a Jeep Liberty?
Install the thermostat and housing with a replacement gasket (Refer to 7 COOLING/ENGINE/ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT – INSTALLATION). Connect the radiator hoses. Refill the cooling system with the correct antifreeze/water mixture (Refer to 7 – COOLING – STANDARD PROCEDURE).
What happens when you remove the coolant cap on a Liberty?
These coolants will typically say 50/50 or pre-mixed on the front of the coolant bottle. Removing the coolant reservoir cap on a warm engine could cause the cap to fly off at a high rate of speed and fluid to spray out of the reservoir. Always wear safety goggles when working on your Liberty.
How do you flush a Jeep Liberty engine?
Allow the engine to fill with water. When the engine is filled, apply air in short blasts, allowing the system to fill between air blasts. Continue until clean water flows through the lead away hose. For more information, refer to operating instructions supplied with flushing equipment.
How do you remove coolant from a radiator?
Open draincock and drain coolant from radiator. This will empty the coolant reserve/overflow tank. The coolant does not have to be removed from the tank unless the system is being refilled with a fresh mixture. When tank is empty, remove radiator cap and continue draining cooling system.
Install the thermostat and housing with a replacement gasket (Refer to 7 COOLING/ENGINE/ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT – INSTALLATION). Connect the radiator hoses. Refill the cooling system with the correct antifreeze/water mixture (Refer to 7 – COOLING – STANDARD PROCEDURE).
Open draincock and drain coolant from radiator. This will empty the coolant reserve/overflow tank. The coolant does not have to be removed from the tank unless the system is being refilled with a fresh mixture. When tank is empty, remove radiator cap and continue draining cooling system.
Where is the draincock on a Jeep Liberty?
SERIOUS BURNS FROM COOLANT CAN OCCUR. (1) DO NOT remove radiator cap first. With engine cold, raise vehicle on a hoist and locate radiator draincock. NOTE: Radiator draincock is located on the left/lower side of radiator facing to rear of vehicle. (2) Attach one end of a hose to the draincock.
Allow the engine to fill with water. When the engine is filled, apply air in short blasts, allowing the system to fill between air blasts. Continue until clean water flows through the lead away hose. For more information, refer to operating instructions supplied with flushing equipment.