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Removal Procedure

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