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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  2. Drain the coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System  .
  3. Pull the Drain Cock out of the radiator body.
  4. Clean or replace the seal and the stem as necessary.
    Fig 1: Removing Drain Cock
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