12-54 Simple inspection and service
1. Place a can under the engine drain plug and
a can under the radiator drain cock to receive
the coolant.
2. Remove the cap from the reservoir tank .
3. Tilt the cab. P. 12-5
If the vehicle is a Crew-cab model vehicle,
uncover the engine inspection opening.
P. 12-4
4. Remove the pressure cap by turning it coun-
terclockwise.
5. Open engine drain plug and radiator drain cock
to drain the coolant. Also drain the coolant in
reservoir tank.
NOTE:
By connecting an appropriate hose (of 12 mm {0.47
in.} inside diameter, commercially available) to the
drain cock nipple , you can drain the coolant with-
out it splashing.
6. After the coolant has been completely drained,
close both engine drain plug and radiator drain
cock.
Tightening torque
Engine drain
plug
24.5 ± 4.9 N·m (18.1 ± 3.6 ft.lbs.,
2.5 ± 0.5 kgf·m)
Radiator drain
cock
1.5 ± 0.3 N·m (1.1 ± 0.2 ft.lbs.,
0.15 ± 0.03 kgf·m)
Z19695
Z17785
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