Cooling System Draining

STANDARD PROCEDURE-DRAINING COOLING SYSTEM ENGINE





WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE THE CYLINDER BLOCK DRAIN PLUGS OR LOOSEN THE RADIATOR DRAINCOCK WITH SYSTEM HOT AND UNDER PRESSURE. SERIOUS BURNS FROM COOLANT CAN OCCUR.

1. With the engine cold, raise the vehicle on a hoist and locate the radiator draincock.

NOTE: Radiator draincock is located on the left/lower side of radiator facing to rear of vehicle.

2. Attach one end of a hose to the draincock. Put the other end into a clean container. Remove the radiator cap, open the draincock and drain the cooling system.
3. If draining the entire engine is required, remove the cylinder block drain plugs.