Draining Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Place the coolant container under the radiator drain cock located at the bottom of the left radiator end tank.
- Open the drain cock and drain the coolant. A small amount of coolant will drain from the system.
- Remove the pressure cap (1) from the radiator inlet hose and the coolant will drain from the system.
- Inspect the coolant.
- Follow the appropriate procedure based on the condition of the coolant.
- Normal in appearance--follow the filling procedure.
- Discolored--follow the flush procedure. Refer to Coolant System Flushing (With HP5)
WARNING:
In order to avoid personal injury, do not remove the cap or open the cooling system drains from a hot system. Allow the system to cool first.
NOTE:
A 7.6 liter (8 qt) coolant container will be needed.