Draining Engine Coolant
Changing Engine CoolantWARNING: To avoid the danger of being scalded, never change the coolant when the engine is hot.
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Set air conditioning system as follows to prevent coolant from remaining in the system.
a. Turn ignition switch "ON" and set temperature controller to maximum hot position.
b. Wait 10 seconds before turning ignition switch "OFF".
Radiator Drain Plug:
2. Open radiator drain plug at the bottom of radiator and remove radiator cap.
3. Remove reservoir tank, drain coolant, then clean reservoir tank. Install it temporarily.
Be careful not to allow coolant to contact drive belts.
Cylinder Block Drain Plug:
Air Relief Plug:
4. Remove cylinder block drain plug and air relief plug.
5. Check drained coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration.
If contaminated, flush engine cooling system. Refer to "FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM".
Flushing Cooling System