16471B
1.INSPECT RESERVE TANK CAP (for Intercooler)
| *a | O-ring |
| *b | Rubber Packing |
Measure the valve opening pressure.
If there are water stains or foreign matter on the O-ring, clean it with water and finger scouring.
Check that the O-ring is not deformed, cracked or swollen.
Apply engine coolant to the O-ring and rubber packing before using a radiator cap tester.
| *1 | Reserve Tank Cap (for Intercooler) |
| *a | Radiator Cap Tester |
| *b | 30° or more |
When using the radiator cap tester, tilt it upwards 30° or more.
Pump the radiator cap tester several times, and check the maximum pressure.
1 pump per second
| Item | Specified Condition |
|---|---|
| Standard pressure
(for brand-new reserve tank cap (for Intercooler)) |
93 to 123 kPa (0.9 to 1.3 kgf/cm2, 13.5 to 18.0 psi) |
| Minimum pressure
(for used reserve tank cap (for Intercooler)) |
79 kPa (0.8 kgf/cm2, 11.5 psi) |
Even if the reserve tank cap (for Intercooler) cannot maintain the maximum pressure, it is not a defect.
If the maximum pressure is less than the minimum pressure, replace the reserve tank cap (for Intercooler).