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Draining






DRAINING




Figure 1 Draincock Location







WARNING: Do not remove or loosen the coolant pressure cap, cylinder block drain plugs, or the draincock when the system is hot and under pressure because serious burns from the coolant can occur.

1. Without removing radiator pressure cap and with system not under pressure, using a screwdriver, open the draincock. The draincock is located on the lower left side of radiator.
2. After the coolant recovery/reserve container is empty, then remove coolant pressure cap (Figure 2).
3. Remove the cylinder block drain plug(s).





Figure 2 Cooling System Service Locations