Draining Engine Coolant

ENGINE COOLANT

Draining


WARNING:
- Never remove radiator cap and reservoir tank cap when engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high-pressure engine coolant escaping from radiator.
- Wrap a thick cloth around the caps. Slowly turn them a quarter of a turn to release built-up pressure.
Carefully remove the caps by turning it all the way.





1.Open radiator drain plug (1) at the bottom of radiator, and then remove radiator cap and reservoir tank cap.





When draining all of engine coolant in the system, open water drain plug on cylinder block. Refer to "Setting" Procedures.
2.Remove reservoir tank if necessary, and drain engine coolant and clean reservoir tank before installing.
3.Check drained engine coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration.
If contaminated, flush the engine cooling system. Refer to "Flushing" Flushing Engine Coolant.