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WARNING: Do not remove cylinder block drain plugs or loosen radiator draincock with system hot and under pressure. Serious burns from coolant can occur.

NOTE: Typical drain plug shown in illustration.

DO NOT WASTE reusable coolant. If solution is clean, drain coolant into a clean container for reuse.

1. Remove radiator pressure cap.
2. Raise and secure vehicle.
3. If equipped, remove the underbody splash shield.
4. Loosen radiator petcock.
5. Drain coolant into a clean container.





6. If necessary, to perform a complete coolant drain of the engine, remove the drain plug (1) from the engine block.