Radiator Drain Plug: Service and Repair

Radiator Drain Cock Replacement

Replacement Procedure

Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning (Safety Glasses Warning).

Warning: Refer to Radiator Cap Removal Warning (Service Precautions).

1. Remove the filler cap.

Danger: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.


2. Raise and support the front of the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
3. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (3.6 L) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (6.0 L) (Service and Repair).




4. Remove the drain cock (1).

Installation Procedure





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

1. Install the drain cock plug (1) ensuring a new O-ring is used and tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb in).
2. Lower the vehicle.
3. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (3.6 L) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (6.0 L) (Service and Repair).
4. Inspect the cooling system for leaks.