Radiator Drain Plug: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

WARNING: DO NOT LOOSEN RADIATOR DRAINCOCK WITH SYSTEM HOT AND PRESSURIZED. SERIOUS BURNS FROM COOLANT CAN OCCUR.

Draincock Assembly:

1. Unscrew draincock stem (counterclockwise rotation). When stem is completely unscrewed, pull it from radiator tank and draincock body.

Draincock Body Removal:

2. Using a pair of needle nose pliers, compress draincock body and pull straight out of radiator.

INSTALLATION

Draincock Assembled For Installation:

1. Install draincock stem loosely into body. The draincock assembly cannot be installed if stem is threaded into the body.
2. Push draincock assembly into opening in radiator tank. It will snap into place when fully seated.
3. Tighten draincock (clockwise) to 2.0 to 2.7 Nm (18 - 25 inch lbs.) torque.