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Radiator DRAINCOCK-Removal (VALEO)

Fig 1: Identifying Draincock
GC0021854Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1 - RADIATOR TANK
2 - DRAINCOCK
CAUTION: Use of pliers on draincock is not recommended. Damage may occur to radiator or draincock.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove draincock during a routine coolant drain.
  1. Drain the cooling system. See STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  2. Open the draincock by turning it counterclockwise until it stops.
  3. Turn the draincock back (clockwise) 1/8 turn.
  4. Pull the draincock from the radiator tank.