Radiator Drain Plug: Service and Repair

Radiator Drain Cock Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (L26, LY7 GE 47716 Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (L26 Static Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LY7 Static Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LS4 GE47716 Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LS4 Static Fill) (Service and Repair).




2. Remove the radiator drain plug by unscrewing counter clockwise and pulling straight out. The seal usually comes out attached to the plug.
3. Clean the drain and the drain plug.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the seal on the drain plug stem.
2. Install the drain plug by screwing in a clockwise direction. Make sure that the body is fully seated in the side tank.
3. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (L26, LY7 GE 47716 Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (L26 Static Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LY7 Static Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LS4 GE47716 Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LS4 Static Fill) (Service and Repair).