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Replacement Procedure

    WARNING:

    Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .

    WARNING:

    Refer to Radiator Cap Removal Warning .

  1. Remove the filler cap.
  2. WARNING:

    To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.

  3. Raise and support the front of the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  4. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  5. Fig 1: Radiator Drain Plug
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  6. Remove the drain plug (1) from the radiator.