Draining Cooling System

CAUTION: Explosive release of fluids from pressurized cooling system can cause serious burns:

• Shut off engine.

• Add coolant to radiator only when expansion tank is completely empty.

• Only remove filler cap when radiator is cool enough to touch with bare hands. Slowly loosen cap to first stop to relieve pressure before removing completely.

  1. Stop engine and lock parking brake.

  2. Open hood. Let engine cool.

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    Remove radiator cap (A).


  4. Place a drain pan with at least 7.1 L (7.5 qt.) capacity under the radiator drain plug (B).

  5. Open drain plug.

  6. Close drain plug after all coolant is drained.

  7. Remove cap (C) from expansion tank.

  8. Move expansion tank (D) upward. Remove expansion tank and empty.

  9. Install coolant tank and fill cooling system.

  10. Close hood.

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