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Removal






REMOVAL










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.

1. Remove the front passenger side wheel
2. Remove the front passenger side splash shield assembly from the wheelhouse Splash Shield - Removal
3. Drain the cooling system Service and Repair.
4. Open the draincock (2) by turning it counterclockwise until it stops.
5. Turn the draincock (2) back (clockwise) 1/8 turn.
6. Pull the draincock (2) from the radiator tank (1).