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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Place a drain pan under the right side lower radiator mount.
  3. Fig 1: Radiator Drain Cock
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    IMPORTANT: Coolant will drain from the right radiator mounting pin.
  4. Loosen the radiator drain cock.
  5. Remove the drain cock from the radiator after the coolant is done draining.