Standard Procedure: Draining
When servicing the cooling system, it is essential that coolant does not drip onto the accessory drive belts and/or pulleys. Shield the belts with shop towels before working on the cooling system. If coolant contacts the belts or pulleys, flush both with clean water.
WARNING:
Make sure engine cooling system is cool before servicing. Do not remove any clamps or hoses , pressure cap, or open the radiator draincock. When the system is hot and under pressure serious burns from coolant can occur.
- Position a clean collecting container under draincock location.
- Open radiator draincock located at the lower right side of radiator. Turn draincock counterclockwise until it stops.
- Remove coolant pressure cap.
- Raise vehicle on hoist.
- 2.7L/3.5L: Remove heater hose at heater tube located at the right front inner frame rail and direct coolant flow into container.