Standard Procedure: Draining
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Chrysler 300 and 2019 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Do not remove cylinder block drain plugs or loosen radiator draincock with system hot and under pressure. Serious burns from coolant can occur.
NOTE:
Typical drain plug shown in illustration.
DO NOT WASTE reusable coolant. If solution is clean, drain coolant into a clean container for reuse.
- Remove radiator pressure cap.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- If equipped, remove the underbody splash shield.
- Loosen radiator petcock.
- Drain coolant into a clean container.
- If necessary, to perform a complete coolant drain of the engine, remove the drain plug from the engine block if equipped.