DRAINCOCK, Radiator: Removal: Removal

Fig 1: Draincock

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1 - RADIATOR TANK

2 - DRAINCOCK

CAUTION:

Use of pliers on draincock is not recommended. Damage may occur to radiator or draincock.

NOTE:

It is not necessary to remove draincock during a routine coolant drain.

Remove the front passenger side wheel
Remove the front passenger side splash shield assembly from the wheelhouse Refer to SHIELD, Splash, Front Wheel House, Removal .
Drain the cooling system. Refer to Standard Procedure .
Open the draincock (2) by turning it counterclockwise until it stops.
Turn the draincock (2) back (clockwise) 1/8 turn.
Pull the draincock (2) from the radiator tank (1).