For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
- Remove the radiator drain plug and seal by aligning the pin on the drain plug to the notch on the radiator and pulling straight out. The seal usually comes out attached to the plug.
- Clean the drain and the drain plug.
Installation Procedure
- Install the seal on the drain plug stem.
- Install the drain plug. Make sure that the body is fully seated in the side tank.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
