Draining - Diesel

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

ANTIFREEZE COOLANT IS HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. IF SWALLOWED, DRINK TWO GLASSES OF WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING. IF INHALED, MOVE TO FRESH AIR AREA. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT STORE IN OPEN OR UNMARKED CONTAINERS. WASH SKIN AND CLOTHING THOROUGHLY AFTER COMING IN CONTACT WITH ETHYLENE GLYCOL. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DISPOSE OF GLYCOL BASED COOLANT PROPERLY. CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR GOVERNMENT AGENCY FOR LOCATION OF COLLECTION CENTER IN YOUR AREA. DO NOT OPEN A COOLING SYSTEM WHEN THE ENGINE IS AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE OR HOT UNDER PRESSURE; PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT. AVOID RADIATOR COOLING FAN AND OTHER MOVING COMPONENTS WHEN ENGINE COMPARTMENT RELATED SERVICE IS PERFORMED; PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.

WARNING:

WEAR APPROPRIATE EYE AND HAND PROTECTION WHEN PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE.

WARNING:

Do not remove or loosen the radiator cap with the cooling system hot and under pressure. Serious burns from the coolant or high pressure steam can occur.

Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

NOTE:

The radiator drain (1) is located on the lower left side tank of the radiator.

Remove the radiator cap.

Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
Remove the bolt (1) and position aside the power steering reservoir (2).
Position a drain pan under the radiator drain.

Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
Attach a drain hose (2) and open the radiator drain (1) and drain the radiator.

Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
Install the power steering reservoir (2) and tighten the bolt (1) to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .