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MA-16 < PERIODIC MAINTENANCE > ENGINE MAINTENANCE ENGINE COOLANT : Draining Engine Coolant INFOID:0000000009681907 WARNING: Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high-pressure engine coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly push down and turn it a quarter turn to allow built-up pressure to escape. Carefully remove the cap by pushing it down and turning it all the way. EXT-37, "FRONT UNDER COVER : Removal and Installation" . 2. Connect a suitable hose to the radiator drain plug. • Use a suitable hose with the dimensions as shown. 3. Open radiator drain plug (A) at the bottom of radiator, and then remove radiator cap. (B): Suitable hose : Front CAUTION: • Perform this step when engine is cold. • Do not spill engine coolant on the drive belt. 4. It is necessary to drain the cylinder block when draining all of engine coolant in the system. To drain the cylinder block, open the water drain plugs on cylinder block. Refer to 5. Remove reservoir tank if necessary, and drain engine coolant and clean reservoir tank before installing. 6. Check drained engine coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration. If contaminated, flush the engine cooling system. Refer to MA-18, "ENGINE COOLANT : Flushing Cooling System" . ENGINE COOLANT : Refilling INFOID:0000000009681908 1. Install the radiator drain plug. Install the reservoir tank and cylinder block drain plug, if removed for a total system drain or for engine removal or repair. • The radiator must be completely empty of engine coolant and water. • Apply sealant to the threads of the cylinder block drain plug. Use Genuine High Performance Thread Sealant or equivalent. Refer to MA-11, "Fluids and Lubricants" . 2. If disconnected, reattach the upper radiator hose at the engine side. the engine OFF as necessary to activate the heater mode. Diameter (A) : 0.8 mm (0.31 in) Length (B) : 300 mm (11.81 in) JPBIA4770ZZ AWBIA1613ZZ Radiator drain plug : Refer to |