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Engine -> Filling and Bleeding the Cooling Circuit for Your Citroen C3 SUV First Generation (2002-2009)

FILLING AND BLEEDING THE COOLING CIRCUIT  
Engines : 8HX - 8HW  
Tools  
[1] Filling cylinder  
[2] Adaptor for filling cylinder  
: 4520-T  
: 4222-T.  
ESSENTIAL : Respect the safety and cleanliness recommendations.  
- The draining and refilling operations can be carried out by means of a WINN’S coolant replacement  
apparatus or similar; it is essential to follow the instructions when using this apparatus.  
Filling and bleeding  
- Fit the cylinder adaptor [2] 4222-T and the filling cylinder [1] 4520 -T.  
- Use the coolant to ensure protection between - 15°C and - 37°C.  
- Slowly fill the system.  
NOTE : Keep the cylinder filled up (visible level).  
- Close each bleed screw as soon as the coolant flows without air bubbles.  
- Start the engine : Engine speed 1500 rpm.  
- Maintain this speed until the third cooling cycle (cooling fans have cut in and cut out).  
- Stop the engine and allow it to cool down.  
- Remove the filling cylinder [1] 4520 – T and the adaptor [2] 4222-T.  
- Top up the system to the maximum mark, with the engine cold.  
- Refit the cap.  
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