Draining
DRAINING
WARNING: Do not remove cylinder block drain plugs or loosen radiator draincock with system hot and under pressure. Serious burns from coolant can occur.
NOTE: Typical drain plug shown in illustration.
DO NOT WASTE reusable coolant. If solution is clean, drain coolant into a clean container for reuse.
1. Remove radiator pressure cap.
2. Raise and secure vehicle.
3. If equipped, remove the underbody splash shield.
4. Loosen radiator petcock.
5. Drain coolant into a clean container.
6. If necessary, to perform a complete coolant drain of the engine, remove the drain plug (1) from the engine block.