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Draining Engine Coolant

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  1. Remove front engine undercover with power tool.
  2. Open radiator drain plug at the bottom of radiator, and then remove radiator cap.
    Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Drain Plug
    G02358629Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    When draining all of engine coolant in the system, open water drain plugs on cylinder block. Refer to  DISASSEMBLY  . 

  3. Remove reservoir tank as necessary, and drain engine coolant and clean reservoir tank before installing.
  4. Check drained engine coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration. If contaminated, flush the engine cooling system. Refer to "FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ".