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.
Be careful not to allow coolant to contact drive belts.



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







2. Open radiator drain plug at the bottom of radiator, and remove radiator cap. When draining all the coolant in the system, also perform the following steps.
3. Remove the reservoir tank, drain the coolant and clean the tank before installing.







4. Drain coolant from both sides of cylinder block at B and C in the figure and cylinder block front at A in the figure when draining all the coolant in the system.
5. Check drained coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration.
If contaminated, flush the engine cooling system.