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Radiator Drain Plug: Service and Repair






REMOVAL
1. Turn the radiator draincock (8115) counterclockwise to unscrew. When the radiator draincock is unscrewed to the end of the threads, pull the radiator draincock partially out from the radiator inlet tank (8079).
2. Remove the radiator draincock from the radiator inlet tank by squeezing the sides together with a pair of needle-nose pliers. Then pull the radiator draincock from the radiator (8005).

INSTALLATION
1. Make sure O-ring is in groove on stem of radiator draincock.
2. Saturate radiator draincock with water in order to wet O-ring.
3. Push the loosely assembled radiator draincock into the opening until it snaps into place.
4. Tighten the radiator draincock by turning clockwise to 1.0 Nm (8 inch lbs.).