Standard Procedure: Draining
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 RAM ProMaster 3500, 2017 RAM ProMaster 2500, and 2017 RAM ProMaster 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- The radiator is NOT equipped draincock.
- Make sure the coolant is not HOT and under pressure.
- DO NOT WASTE reusable coolant. If solution is clean, drain coolant into a clean container for reuse.
- Position a drain pan under the lower hose.
- Carefully remove the lower hose from the radiator.
- After the coolant recovery/reserve container is empty, then remove coolant pressure cap.
- If equipped, remove the cylinder block drain plug(s).