Draining Engine Coolant

WARNING:
- To avoid being scalded, never change the coolant when the engine is hot.
- Wrap a thick cloth around cap and carefully remove the cap. First, turn the cap a quarter of a turn to release built-up pressure. Then turn the cap all the way.

DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Remove engine undercover, using power tools.




2. Open radiator drain plug at the bottom of radiator and remove the radiator filler cap.
3. If removing the heater core, remove the upper heater hose from the engine coolant outlet and apply moderate air pressure of 15 psi (103.46 kPa, 1.055 kg-sq.cm ) maximum for 30 seconds into the hose to blow out excess coolant from the core.
4. Remove the reservoir tank, drain the coolant and clean the tank before installing.
- Be careful not to allow coolant to contact the drive belts.

5. When draining all of the coolant for engine removal or repair, open the drain plugs on the engine-front side and engine-right side.
6. Check drained coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration.

If contaminated, flush the engine cooling system. Refer to "Changing Engine Coolant".