DRAINCOCK, Radiator: Removal: Removal

Fig 1: Draincock

Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

1 - RADIATOR TANK

2 - DRAINCOCK

CAUTION:

Use of pliers on draincock is not recommended. Damage may occur to radiator or draincock.

NOTE:

It is not necessary to remove draincock during a routine coolant drain.

Remove the front passenger side wheel. Refer to REMOVAL .
Remove the front passenger side splash shield assembly from the wheelhouse. Refer to SHIELD, SPLASH, FRONT WHEELHOUSE, REMOVAL .
Drain the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Open the draincock (2) by turning it counterclockwise until it stops.
Turn the draincock (2) back (clockwise) 1/8 turn.
Pull the draincock (2) from the radiator tank (1).