Draining Engine Coolant

ENGINE COOLANT

Draining Engine Coolant


WARNING:
- Do not remove radiator cap when engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high-pressure engine coolant escaping from radiator.
- Wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap. Slowly turn it a quarter of a turn to release built-up pressure. Then turn it all the way.
1.Remove engine under cover. Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.





2.Connect a drain hose to the radiator drain plug.
- Use a suitable hose with the dimensions as shown.
Diameter (A): 0.8 mm (0.31 in)

Length (B): 300 mm (11.81 in)





3.Open radiator drain plug (A) at the bottom of radiator, and then remove radiator cap.
White arrow indicates: Front

CAUTION:
- Perform this step when engine is cold.
- Do not spill engine coolant on the drive belt.
4.It is necessary to drain the cylinder block when draining all of engine coolant in the system. To drain the cylinder block, open the water drain plugs on cylinder block. Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.
5.Remove reservoir tank if necessary, and drain engine coolant and clean reservoir tank before installing.
Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.
6.Check drained engine coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration. If contaminated, flush the engine cooling system. Refer to "Flushing Cooling System" Flushing Engine Coolant.