FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Draining Cooling System - All Engines






DRAINING COOLING SYSTEM - ALL ENGINES





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. Loosen radiator petcock.
3. Remove drain plug (1).