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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: Exploded View Of Drain Cock
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  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Drain the coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (LA1)  or Draining and Filling Cooling System (L61) .
  3. Pull the drain cock stem out of the radiator body.
  4. Clean or replace the seal and the drain cock stem as necessary.