Draining Engine Coolant

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Nissan Sentra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Open the radiator drain plug at the bottom of radiator, and remove the radiator cap.

Do not allow the coolant to contact the drive belts.

Fig 1: Locating Radiator Drain Plug

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When draining all of the coolant in the system, also perform the following two steps:

Open drain plug on cylinder block.

Fig 2: Locating Coolant Drain Plug On Cylinder Block
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Check drained coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration.
If contaminated, flush engine cooling system. Refer to FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM.