Draining Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: In order to avoid personal injury, do not remove the cap or open the cooling system drains from a hot system. Allow the system to cool first.

Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Drain Cock

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NOTE: A 7.6 liter (8 qt) coolant container will be needed.

Place the coolant container under the radiator drain cock.

Fig 2: Identifying Surge Tank Cap
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Remove the surge tank cap from the surge tank and the coolant will drain from the system.

Fig 3: Identifying Drain Plug
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If necessary drain the engine block.
Inspect the coolant.
Follow the appropriate procedure based on the condition of the coolant.
- Normal in appearance-follow the filling procedure.
- Discolored-follow the flush procedure. Refer to COOLANT SYSTEM FLUSHING .