Radiator Drain Plug Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT .)
- Loosen the radiator drain plug completely.
- Do not apply excessive force to the flathead screwdriver or equivalent as doing so can damage the drain bore. Slowly and carefully pry out the radiator drain plug when removing it.
- Using a flathead screwdriver or equivalent, pry out the radiator drain plug.
- Install a new radiator drain plug with a new O-ring.
Tightening Torque
1.2-1.5 N.m {13-15 kgf.cm, 11-13 in.lbf}
- Add engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT .)
CAUTION: