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cmezumby
05-26-2003, 03:01 PM
can't locate drain plug on radiator. car is a 1998 intrpid es w/V6.
radiator has a leak on th seam and need to drain to replace.
any help would be appriciated!!:rolleyes:

Crash459
05-26-2003, 11:25 PM
The radiator draincock that is located at the lower
right side of radiator. The draincock stem is
closed in the horizontal position, pointing to 3:00
o’clock. Draining takes place through the cooling
module’s lower right side insulator. Do Not Use pliers
to open draincock.
CAUTION: Do not pull outward on the draincock
flange while opening. Damage to the draincock
body and O-ring seal may occur
(1) To open the draincock to the minimum drain
position, turn the draincock stem countercolockwise
to the 12:00 o’clock position. For the maximum drain
position, turn draincock stem counterclockwise 180
degrees to the 9:00 o’clock position.
(2) Remove coolant pressure bottle cap and open
the bleed valve.
(3) Remove the cylinder block drain plug(s) located
below each exhaust manifold.
Most service drains are about 80 percent of capacity
because not all coolant is drained from system.

When servicing the cooling system, it is essential
that coolant does not drip on the drive belts or pulleys.
If neccessary, shield the belts with shop towels
before working on the cooling system. If coolant contacts
the belts or pulleys, flush both with clean
water.
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE HOSE CLAMPS OR
HOSES, CYLINDER BLOCK DRAIN PLUGS, COOLANT
BOTTLE CAP, OR OPEN THE RADIATOR
DRAINCOCK, WHEN THE SYSTEM IS HOT AND
UNDER PRESSURE BECAUSE SERIOUS BURNS
FROM THE COOLANT CAN OCCUR.