Draining Engine Coolant

WARNING: To avoid being scalded, never change the coolant when the engine is hot.

DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT

1. Set air conditioner system as follows to prevent coolant from remaining in the system.
a. Turn ignition switch ON and set temperature controller to maximum hot position.
b. Wait 10 seconds before turning ignition switch OFF.




2. Open drain plug at the bottom of radiator and remove radiator cap.
3. Remove reservoir tank, drain coolant, then clean reservoir tank.
Install it temporarily.
- Be careful not to allow coolant to contact drive belts.
4. Remove drain plug on water pipe and air relief plug.
5. Check drained coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion, or discoloration. If contaminated, flush engine cooling system. Refer to "FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM" shown.