Radiator Drain Cock

Aluminum Core Radiator

The radiator drain cock (8115) is located near the bottom of the radiator inlet tank (8079) and can be replaced without removing the radiator inlet tank from the radiator (8005) .

Removal

1. Turn the radiator drain cock counterclockwise to unscrew. When the radiator drain cock is unscrewed to the end of the threads, pull the radiator drain cock partially out from the radiator inlet tank .

2. Remove the radiator drain cock from the radiator inlet tank by squeezing the sides together with a pair of needlenose pliers. Then pull the radiator drain cock from the radiator inlet tank .

Installation

1. Make sure O-ring is in groove on stem of radiator drain cock .

2. Water saturate radiator drain cock in order to wet O-ring.

3. Push the loosely assembled radiator drain cock into the tank opening until it snaps into place.
   
   
   
   

4. Tighten the radiator drain cock by turning clockwise to 2.0-2.7 Nm (18-23 lb-in).