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Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining & Filling Cooling System .
  2. Remove the radiator drain plug and seal. The seal usually comes out attached to the plug.
  3. Fig 1: Radiator Drain Plug And Seal
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  4. Remove the body of the drain plug. Use your fingers or needle nose pliers to disengage the locking tangs from the side tank.
  5. Clean the drain and the drain plug.