Slacken bleed screw (1) in cylinder head.
Connect a hose to the bleed screw.
Fill the radiator until coolant escapes at the bleed screw; repeatedly squeeze the coolant hoses to expel the air.
Tighten bleed screw (1).
Top up coolant until the level reaches the top of the filler neck (arrow).
Top up the coolant in the expansion tank until the level reaches the MAX mark (A).
Filling capacity:
- Cooling system: 1.2 l (2.11 Imp.pints/1.27 US quarts)
- In expansion tank: +0.1 l (1.18 Imp.pints/0.11 US quarts)
Antifreeze
Use only nitrite-free long-term antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor.
Concentration:
- Antifreeze: 50%
- Water: 50%
Run the engine for a short time, then switch it off.
Check coolant level and top up if necessary.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure: pay particular attention to the following.
Note: Do not reinstall the cover at this stage, if other maintenance work has to be performed.
Tightening torques:
- Drain plug: 10 Nm
- Expansion tank to radiator: 9 Nm
- Bleed screw: 12 Nm