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Radiator DRAINCOCK: Removal

WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE THE CYLINDER BLOCK PLUG OR THE RADIATOR DRAINCOCK WITH THE SYSTEM HOT AND UNDER PRESSURE BECAUSE SERIOUS BURNS FROM COOLANT CAN OCCUR.
CAUTION: Use of pliers on draincock is not recommended. Damage may occur to part. Draincock should not be removed unless leakage is observed.
  1. Drain the cooling system (Refer to COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
  2. Turn the draincock stem counterclockwise 180 degrees to the 9:00 o'clock position.
  3. With the stem at the 9:00 o'clock position, pull the draincock assembly from the radiator tank. See Fig 1.
Fig 1: Draincock
GC0001732Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
1 - DRAINCOCK ASSEMBLY