Draining Procedure
With a pressurized cooling system, the coolant temperature in the radiator can be considerably higher than the boiling point of the solution at atmospheric pressure. Removal of the surge tank cap, while the cooling system is hot and under high pressure, causes the solution to boil instantaneously with explosive force. This will cause the solution to spew out over the engine, the fenders, and the person removing the cap. Serious bodily injury may result.
To avoid being burned, do not remove the radiator cap or surge tank cap while the engine is hot. The cooling system will release scalding fluid and steam under pressure if radiator cap or surge tank cap is removed while the engine and radiator are still hot.
- Park the vehicle on a level surface.
Radiator Surge Tank Cap (1) - Remove
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
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- Place a drain pan under the drain cock.
Radiator Drain Cock (1) - Open
- Drain the cooling system.
- Inspect the coolant.
- If the coolant is discolored, perform the flushing procedure. Flushing
- Radiator Drain Cock (1) - Close
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- Remove the drain pan.
- Lower the vehicle.