Safety Precautions When Working On Cooling System

There is a risk of scalding due to hot coolant.

The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is warm. There is a risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.

-- Wear safety gloves.

-- Wear protective eyewear.

-- Reduce the pressure by covering the coolant expansion tank cap with a cloth and carefully opening it.

There is a risk of injury due to the radiator fan.

Body parts can be pinched or pulled in if the radiator fan starts running by itself.

-- When working near the radiator, maintain a distance from the fan.

-- Do not reach into the radiator fan when disconnecting the connector.

-- Disconnect the connectors.