Radiator Drain Cock Replacement

2006 Buick Terraza CXL, 3.5 L, AWDSECTION Radiator Drain Cock Replacement
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Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Drain Cock
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Radiator Drain Cock Replacement

Callout Component Name
Fastener Tightening Specifications:  Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .
Preliminary Procedure: 
Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (9C1, 9C3 Static Fill)  or Draining and Filling Cooling System (LS4 GE 47716 Fill)  or Draining and Filling Cooling System (LS4 Static Fill)  or Draining and Filling Cooling System (LZE, LZ4, LZ8, 9C1, 9C3, GE47716 Fill)  or Draining and Filling Cooling System (LZE, LZ4, LZ8 Static Fill) .
1 Drain Cock
Tip: 
  1. Remove the radiator drain cock from the radiator side tank with a firm tug.
  2. Install a new drain cock seal.
RENDER: 1.0x

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