Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Buick Regal and 2004 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
- Remove the lower air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle and Deflector Replacement - Lower .
- Remove the radiator drain plug and seal. The seal usually comes out attached to the plug.
- Remove the body of the drain plug. Use your fingers or needle-nose pliers to disengage the locking tabs from the side tank.
- Clean the drain cock and the drain cock plug.