Draining Procedure

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Fig 1: Drain Valve Opening

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Connect GE-47716: Vac-N-Fill Coolant Refill Tool (1) to drain valve opening and secure with clamp.
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Fig 2: Radiator Cap

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Remove radiator cap (1).
To evacuate coolant follow the steps on the GE-47716: Vac-N-Fill Coolant Refill Tool.

Fig 3: Drain Valve

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Turn the drain valve (1) counterclockwise to open.

Fig 4: Palm Over The Coolant Filler Opening

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To assist the coolant evacuation, place palm over the coolant filler opening (1) for 30 seconds, then remove (2); repeat 3 times.

Fig 5: Spring Clamp

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Using J-38185: Hose clamp Pliers slide the spring clamp (1) off of the upper cassette coolant manifold 90° fitting.

Fig 6: Finger Over Upper Cassette Coolant Manifold 90° Fitting Opening

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To assist in the coolant evacuation, place a finger (1) over the upper cassette coolant manifold 90° fitting opening for 30 seconds, then remove (2); repeat 3 times.

Fig 7: Thumb Over Upper Cassette Coolant Manifold 90° Fitting Opening

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To assist in the coolant evacuation, place a thumb (1) over the straight hose opening for 30 seconds, then remove (2); repeat 3 times.

Fig 8: Spring Clamp

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Using J-38185: Hose clamp Pliers install the spring clamp (1) and hose to the upper cassette coolant manifold 90° fitting.

Fig 9: Drain Valve

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Turn the drain valve (1) clockwise to close.

Fig 10: Radiator Cap

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Install radiator cap (1), and remove GE-47716: Vac-N-Fill Coolant Refill Tool.