Draining Engine Coolant
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Infiniti QX60. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Open radiator drain plug (1) at the bottom of radiator and remove the radiator filler cap.CAUTION:
Do not allow the engine coolant to contact the drive belt.
: Front - Remove blind plug (A) and copper sealing washer (B).CAUTION:
Do not reuse copper sealing washers.
:Engine front - For a complete cooling system drain, remove the reservoir tank and drain the engine coolant, and then clean the reservoir tank before installation.CAUTION:
Do not allow the engine coolant to contact the drive belt.
- When performing a complete cooling system drain, remove the water drain plug (B), connector bolt (C), and copper sealing washer (A) on the cylinder block.CAUTION:
Do not reuse copper sealing washers.
NOTE:- For Canada, water drain plug (B) is a block heater, not a drain plug.
- Remove water drain plug (D) and copper sealing washer (E) during engine overhaul.
: Engine front - Check the drained engine coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration.
- If contaminated, flush the engine cooling system. Refer to FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM .