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Radiator DRAINCOCK: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2004 Dodge Caravan, and 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: Use of pliers on draincock is not recommended. Damage may occur to radiator or drain-cock.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove draincock during a routine coolant drain.
  1. Drain the cooling system. (Refer to 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 (Fig 1) from the radiator tank.
    Fig 1: Identifying Draincock
    G02676559Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.