Ford Galaxy / Ford S-MAX. Manual — part 335

11. Fill the coolant expansion tank coolant level to

the neck of the tank.

12. Connect the coolant degas hose to the radiator.

13. Install the right-hand front headlamp.

14. Install the coolant expansion tank cap to the

coolant expansion tank.

15. Start the engine.

16. Raise the engine speed to 2500 revolutions per

minute (RPM).

17. Monitor the coolant level for 3 minutes. If the

coolant level falls below the MIN mark stop the
engine, refill the cooling system and return to
step 14.

18. Maintain the engine speed at 2500 RPM for 8

minutes until the engine is at normal operating
temperature.

19. Maintain the engine speed at 2500 RPM for 3

minutes.

20. Increase the engine speed to 4000 RPM for 5

seconds.

21. Decrease the engine speed to 2500 RPM and

maintain for 3 minutes.

22. Stop the engine.

23. Check the cooling system for leaks.

24. Raise and support the vehicle.

Refer to: Lifting (100-02, Description and
Operation).

25.

26. Lower the vehicle.

27. Allow the engine to cool.

28. Fill the coolant expansion tank coolant level to

the MAX mark.

Engine Cooling - 2.5L Duratec
(162kW/220PS) - VI5 - Cooling System
Draining and Vacuum Filling

S-MAX/Galaxy 2006.5 (02/2006-)

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General Procedures

General Equipment

Draining

WARNING: When releasing the cooling system pressure, cover the coolant expansion

tank cap with a thick cloth.
NOTE: Always follow the manufacturer's instructions when handling the equipment.

Cooling system vacuum tester and refiller
Fluid container

1. Refer to:

Engine Cooling System Health and

Safety Precautions

(100-00 General Information,

Description and Operation).

2.

Release the cooling system pressure by slowly
turning the coolant expansion tank cap between
2 and 3 turns.

3. Refer to:

Lifting

(100-02 Jacking and Lifting,

Description and Operation).

4.

5.

WARNING: Be prepared to collect

escaping fluid.

Use a suitable coolant hose to drain the coolant.

General Equipment:

Fluid container

Loosen:

4 turn(s)

6.

Evacuating and Filling

7.

1.

If the cooling system was completely
drained, fill the fluid container with the full
cooling system fill capacity plus 0.5L of
additional coolant.
If the cooling system was partially drained,
fill the fluid container with the removed
and spilled amount of coolant plus 1.0L of
additional coolant. When in doubt always
use the full cooling system fill capacity plus
0.5L of additional coolant.

2.

General Equipment:

Cooling system

vacuum tester and refiller

3.

1. Close the valve, install the coolant hose

and place it into the fluid container.

2. Close the valve and connect the

compressed air hose.

4.

2. Open the valve until the specificied

vacuum is achieved.

5.

Open the valve until the coolant reservoir
fluid level is at the MAX mark.

If no coolant is visible in the coolant
expansion tank, add 2.0L of coolant to the
fluid container and repeat the evacuating
and filling procedure.

6.