radiator cap SUZUKI JIMNY 2005 3.G Service User Guide

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Coolant Level
To check level, look at “see-through” reservoir.
It is not necessary to remove radiator cap to check coolant level.
When engine is cool, check coolant level in reservoir (1).
A normal coolant level should be between “FULL” (2) and “LOW”
(3) marks on reservoir (1).
If coolant level is below “LOW” mark, remove reservoir cap and
add proper coolant to reservoir to bring coolant level up to “FULL”
mark. Then, reinstall cap.
Cooling System Service
Cooling system should be serviced as follows.
1) Check cooling system for leakage or damage.
2) Wash radiator cap and filler neck with clean water by remov-
ing radiator cap when engine is cold.
3) Check coolant for proper level and freeze protection.
4) Using a pressure tester, check system and radiator cap for
proper pressure holding capacity 1.1 kg/cm
2 (15.6 psi, 110
kPa). If replacement of cap is required, use proper cap spec-
ified for this vehicle. WARNING:
To help avoid danger of being burned:
Do not remove reservoir cap while coolant is “boiling”,
and
Do not remove radiator cap while engine and radiator
are still hot.
Scalding fluid and steam can be blown out under pres-
sure if either cap is taken off too soon.
NOTE:
If proper quality antifreeze is used, there is no need to
add extra inhibitors or additives that claim to improve
system. They may be harmful to proper operation of
system.
When installing reservoir cap, set arrow marks (4) on
the reservoir and cap as the figure.
WARNING:
To help avoid danger of being burned, do not remove
radiator cap while engine and radiator are still hot.
Scalding fluid and steam can be blown out under pres-
sure if cap is taken off too soon.

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5) Tighten hose clamps and inspect all hoses.
Replace hoses whenever cracked, swollen or otherwise
deteriorated.
6) Clean frontal area of radiator core.
Cooling System Flush and Refill
1) Remove radiator cap when engine is cool:
Turn cap slowly to the left until it reaches a “stop” (Do not
press down while turning it).
Wait until pressure is relieved (indicated by a hissing sound)
then press down on cap and continue to turn it to the left.
2) With radiator cap removed, run engine until upper radiator
hose is hot (this shows that thermostat is open and coolant is
flowing through system).
3) Stop engine and open radiator drain plug (1) to drain cool-
ant.
4) Close drain plug. Add water until system is filled and run
engine until upper radiator hose is hot again.
5) Repeat steps 3 and 4 several times until drained liquid is
nearly colorless.
6) Drain system and then close radiator drain plug tightly.
7) Disconnect hose from water reservoir (1). Remove reservoir
and pour out any fluid. Scrub and clean inside of reservoir
with soap and water. Flush it well with clean water and drain.
Reinstall reservoir and hose.
8) Add 50/50 mixture of good quality ethylene glycol antifreeze
and water to radiator and reservoir.
Fill radiator to the base of radiator filler neck and reservoir to
“FULL” level mark (2). Reinstall reservoir cap setting the
arrow marks (4) on the reservoir and cap as the figure. NOTE:
After installing radiator cap (1) to radiator, make sure that
its ear (2) is aligned with reservoir hose (3) as shown in
figure.
If not, turn cap more to align its ear with hose.
WARNING:
To help avoid danger of being burned, do not remove
radiator cap while engine and radiator are still hot. Scald-
ing fluid and steam can be blown out under pressure if
cap is taken off too soon.
3. LOW level mark

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9) Run engine, with radiator cap removed, until radiator upper
hose is hot.
10) With engine idling, add coolant to radiator until level reaches
the bottom of filler neck. Install radiator cap, making sure
that the ear of cap lines up with reservoir hose.
Water Pump Belt Tension
1) Inspect belt for cracks, cuts, deformation, wear and cleanli-
ness. If it is necessary to replace belt, refer to “Water Pump
Belt and Cooling Fan” in this section.
2) Check belt for tension. Belt is in proper tension when it
deflects 4.5 to 5.5 mm (0.18 – 0.22 in.) under thumb pres-
sure (about 10 kg or 22 lb.).
Water pump belt tension
“a” : 4.5 – 5.5 mm (0.18 – 0.22 in.) as deflection / 10 kg (22
lbs)
3) If belt is too tight or too loose, adjust it to proper tension by
displacing generator position.
4) Tighten generator adjusting bolt and pivot bolts as specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Generator adjusting bolt (a) : 23 N·m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
Generator pivot bolts (b) : 50 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36.0 lb-ft)
5) Connect negative cable at battery terminal.WARNING:
Disconnect negative cable at battery before checking and
adjusting belt tension.
NOTE:
When replacing belt with a new one, adjust belt tension
to 3 – 4 mm (0.12 – 0.16 in.).

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On-Vehicle Service
Cooling System Component
CAUTION:
Check to make sure that engine coolant temperature is cold before removing any part of cooling
system.
Disconnect negative cable at battery before removing any part.
1. Radiator 6. Thermostat 11. Water outlet cap
2. Reservoir 7. Thermostat cap 12. Thermostat case outlet pipe
3. Cooling fan shroud 8. Radiator outlet pipe 13. Thermostat cap bolt
4. Water outlet pipe 9. Heater pipe 14. Thermostat case bolt
5. Thermostat case 10. ECT sensor Tightening Torque
814 25 N·m (2.5 kg-m) 10 15 N·m (1.5 kg-m)
12 5
6
7
13 11 N·m
(1.1 kg-m) 119421
3

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Coolant Draining
1) Remove radiator cap (1).
2) Loosen drain plug on radiator to drain coolant.
3) After draining coolant, be sure to tighten drain plug securely.
4) Fill cooling system. Refer to “Coolant” in this section.
Cooling Water Pipes or Hoses
REMOVAL
1) Drain cooling system.
2) To remove water pipes or hoses, loosen screw on each pipe
or hose clip and pull hose end off.
INSTALLATION
Install removed parts in reverse order of removal procedure, not-
ing the following.
Tighten each clamp bolt securely.
Refill cooling system with proper coolant, referring to
description on “Coolant” and “Cooling System Flush and
Refill” in this section.
Thermostat
REMOVAL
1) Drain cooling system and tighten drain plug.
2) Remove intake manifold, referring to “Throttle Body and
Intake Manifold” in Section 6A1.
3) Disconnect thermostat cap (1) from thermostat case (2).
4) Remove thermostat (3).

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Engine coolant temperature sensor (ECT sensor)
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect battery negative cable at battery.
2) Drain coolant referring to Step 6) of “Cooling System Flush
and Refill” in Section 6B.
3) Disconnect connector from ECT sensor.
4) Remove ECT sensor (1) from water outlet cap.
INSPECTION
Immerse temperature sensing part of ECT sensor (1) in water (or
ice) and measure resistance between terminal “A” and “B” while
heating water gradually.
If measured resistance doesn’t show such characteristic as
shown in left figure, replace ECT sensor (1).
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure noting the following:
Clean mating surfaces of ECT sensor (1) and water outlet
cap.
Check O-ring for damage and replace if necessary. WARNING:
To help avoid danger of being burned, do not remove
radiator cap while engine and radiator are still hot.
Scalding fluid and steam can be blown out under pres-
sure if cap is taken off too soon.