Chery Tiggo 5 (T21). Manual - part 153

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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

Coolant Replacement

Coolant Draining

1. Turn off all the electrical equipment and ignition switch.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the expansion tank cap when the engine temperature and radiator temperature are low.
4. Remove the engine lower left protector (

See page 48-29

).

5. Put a coolant collector under the vehicle, rotate the 

radiator drain cock plug (arrow) and drain the coolant in 
the radiator and expansion tank.

HINT:
Put a drainage device or similar tool at the radiator outlet, 
so that the coolant can flow into the collector smoothly.

6. After the coolant stops flowing, retighten the radiator drain cock plug.

WARNING

 Always make sure engine is cold before operating cooling system.
 Never open expansion tank cap or remove drain cock plug when engine is operating or cooling system 

overheats. The overheated engine coolant and steam with high-pressure may flow out and cause 
serious personal injury.

 If your body contacts coolant accidentally, clean it with water immediately. If it is serious, please go to 

hospital.

CAUTION

 Be sure to wear necessary safety equipment to prevent accidents when repairing.
 Try to prevent body paint surface from being scratched during removal and installation.

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CAUTION

 Tighten the drain cock plug to prevent leakage.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

 Wasted coolant should be handled by the specialized department according to local laws and 

regulations. Never discard it at will.

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Coolant Adding

Only use coolant that meets Chery specifications.

Coolant Capacity

Coolant Concentration

1. Open the expansion tank cap and add coolant until the 

coolant level reaches the "MAX" line.

2. Tighten the expansion tank cap, start and run the engine. Maintain the engine speed between 2000 and 

2500 rpm to warm up the engine until the cooling fan operates.

Item

Capacity (L)

Cooling System

7.5

G11 Additive

Soft Water

50%

50%

WARNING

 If it is necessary to add coolant when engine is hot, loosen expansion tank cap slightly first to release 

internal pressure and loosen the cap completely after waiting for a while, and then add coolant.

 If your body contacts coolant accidentally, clean it with water immediately. If it is serious, please go to 

hospital.

CAUTION

 DO NOT use inferior coolant.
 DO NOT mix different colors or types of coolant.
 Be careful when adding coolant; avoid spilling coolant on any area of engine.

MAX

MIN

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3. Stop the engine and wait until the coolant temperature drops to the ambient temperature. Check that the 

coolant level is between "MAX" and "MIN" lines. If the coolant level is below the "MIN" line, repeat all 
above procedures. If the coolant level is above the "MAX" line, drain the coolant until the level is between 
"MAX" and "MIN" lines.

CAUTION

 If there is no coolant in expansion tank after the engine just starts, perform the followings:

- Stop engine;
- Wait until coolant cools down;
- Add coolant to "MAX" line on expansion tank.

 Run the engine at 2500 rpm until the coolant level becomes stable.

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Tank Upper Crossmember Assembly

Removal

1. Turn off all the electrical equipment and ignition switch.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the engine trim cover assembly (

See page 10-10

).

4. Remove the radiator grille assembly (

See page 48-8

).

5. Remove the water tank upper crossmember trim board (

See page 48-10

).

6. Remove the engine hood lock assembly (

See page 37-39

).

7. Move away the hood lock cable from tank upper crossmember assembly.
8. Remove the tank upper crossmember assembly.

a. Press the clips on both sides of engine compartment 

contact switch in the direction of arrow as shown in 
the illustration, and remove the engine compartment 
contact switch from tank upper crossmember 
assembly.

b. Disconnect the connector (arrow) from engine 

compartment contact switch, and remove the engine 
compartment contact switch.

WARNING

 Perform removal procedures with engine compartment at low temperature after cooling fan stops 

completely, otherwise rotating cooling fan or hot components of engine compartment may cause serious             
injury.

CAUTION

 Be sure to wear necessary safety equipment to prevent accidents when repairing.
 Try to prevent body paint surface from being scratched during removal and installation.

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