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Draining Of Engine Coolant

CAUTION:
  • The engine coolant is pressurized when it is hot. Wait until engine coolant cools down before proceeding the work.
  • If the engine coolant splashes, completely remove and clean it.
  1. Remove the radiator cap.
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  2. Remove the undercover - front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDERCOVER>REMOVAL .
  3. Connect hose (A) to the drain pipe of the radiator.
    NOTE: Use a hose with an inner diameter of 8.0 mm (0.315 in).
  4. Place a vinyl cover (B) at the neck of the radiator drain plug.
    CAUTION: This is necessary to prevent splash of the engine coolant.
  5. Loosen the radiator drain plug (C) to drain engine coolant.
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  6. After draining the engine coolant, remove the radiator drain plug.
  7. Install the radiator drain plug with a new O-ring.
  8. Remove hoses and the vinyl cover.
  9. Install the undercover - front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDERCOVER>INSTALLATION .
  10. Drain the coolant from reservoir tank.
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