TM 5-3810-306-20
Section II. WATER MANIFOLD, HEADERS, THERMOSTAT
AND GASKET MAINTENANCE
COOLANT FILTER REPLACEMENT
TOOLS:
General mechanic’s tool kit: automotive (5180-00-177-7033)
Drain pan
SUPPLIES:
Lubricating oil (Item 46, Appendix C)
Clean rags (Item 1, Appendix C)
Coolant filter (Item 23, Appendix C)
Anti-freeze (Item 10, Appendix C)
EQUIPMENT CONDITIONS: Engine is cool to touch
Disconnect ground cable at shunt. (Refer to page 8-109.)
REMOVAL:
WARNING
Pressurized cooling system. Remove
cap slowly and only when engine is
cool, or burns could result.
NOTE
Get set to catch coolant in pan.
1.
UNSCREW
COOLANT
FILTER
(3)
FROM
THERMOSTAT HOUSING (4).
a. Remove radiator cap (1). Close shut off valve
(2).
b. Unscrew coolant filter (3) and discard.
c. Clean gasket surface on thermostat housing (4)
with rag.
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