Cooling System Draining
STANDARD PROCEDUREDRAINING COOLING SYSTEM
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE THE CYLINDER BLOCK DRAIN PLUGS OR LOOSEN THE RADIATOR DRAINCOCK WITH SYSTEM HOT AND UNDER PRESSURE. SERIOUS BURNS FROM COOLANT CAN OCCUR.
1. DO NOT remove pressure cap first. With engine cold, raise and support the vehicle on a hoist and locate radiator draincock.
Note: Radiator draincock is located on the left/lower side of radiator facing to rear of vehicle.
2. Attach one end of a hose to the draincock (2). Put the other end into a clean container. Open draincock and drain coolant from radiator. This will empty the coolant recovery reservoir (1). The coolant does not have to be removed from the tank unless the system is being refilled with a fresh mixture. When tank is empty, remove pressure cap and continue draining cooling system.