Checking the Coolant Level
Maintenance
7-20
WARNING - Removing
Radiator Cap
• Never attempt to remove the radiator cap
while the engine is operating. Doing so
might lead to cooling system and engine
damage and could result in serious
personal injury from escaping hot
coolant or steam.Turn the engine off and
wait until it has cooled. Even then, use
extreme care when removing the radiator
cap. Wrap a thick towel around it, and
turn it counterclockwise slowly to the
first stop. Step back while the pressure is
released from the cooling system. When
you are sure all the pressure has been
released, press down on the cap, using a
thick towel, and continue turning
counterclockwise to remove it.
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• Even if the engine is not operating, do
not remove the radiator cap or the drain
plug while the engine and radiator are
hot. Hot coolant and steam may still
blow out under pressure, causing
serious injury.
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