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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING & JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
  3. Remove the radiator drain plug and seal by aligning the pin on the drain plug to the notch on the radiator and pulling straight out. The seal usually comes out attached to the plug.
  4. Clean the drain and the drain plug.
    Fig 1: Radiator Drain Plug & Seal
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