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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Buick LaCrosse and 2005 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (LY7)  or Draining and Filling Cooling System (L26) .
  2. Fig 1: Removing/Installing Drain Cock
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  3. Remove the radiator drain plug by unscrewing counter clockwise and pulling straight out. The seal usually comes out attached to the plug.
  4. Clean the drain and the drain plug.