GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Caprice WM 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Cooling 🢒 Radiator Drain Cock Replacement

Replacement Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: Refer to Radiator Cap Removal Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Remove the filler cap.

    2. Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.

  2. Raise and support the front of the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  3. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.

    4. Object Number: 1949734 Size: SH
  4. Remove the drain cock (1).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1949734 Size: SH
  1. Install the drain cock plug (1) ensuring a new O-ring is used.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the drain cock plug (1) to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  2. Lower the vehicle.
  3. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
  4. Inspect the cooling system for leaks.