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Radiator Drain Plug: Service and Repair

Drain Cock Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Drain the coolant.





3. Pull the Drain cock stem out of the radiator body.
4. Clean or replace the seal and the Drain cock stem as necessary.

Installation Procedure





1. Return the Drain cock stem to the radiator body.
2. Use a 1/4 inch square drive or a 3/16 inch hex drive in order to close the radiator drain cock valve.
3. Refill the cooling system.
4. Lower the vehicle.


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