TM 5-3825-270-23&P
FIELD MAINTENANCE
RADIATOR DRAIN/FILL
INITIAL SETUP:
References
Tools and Special Tools
Parts Manual (WP 0220) Figure 4027
Tool Kit, General Mechanic's: Automotive
(WP 0225, Table 1, Item 12)
Pan, Drain, 5 Gal Cap (WP 0225, Table 1, Item 2)
Equipment Condition
Gloves, Rubber (WP 0225, Table 1, Item 2)
Engine OFF. (TM 5-3825-270-10)
Goggles, Industrial (WP 0225, Table 1, Item 2)
Materials/Parts
Antifreeze, Ethylene Glycol, Inhibited (WP 0224,
Table 1, Item 1, 2, 3)
Rag, Wiping (WP 0224, Table 1, Item 52)
DRAIN
WARNING
Use extreme care when removing radiator pressure cap. Sudden release of pressure can
cause steam flash. Slowly loosen cap to the first stop to relieve pressure prior to removing
cap completely. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
Use clean, thick waste cloth or like material to remove radiator pressure cap. Avoid using
gloves, hot water soaks through gloves. Failure to comply may result in injury or death
to personnel.
Wear suitable eye protection when working on vehicle cooling systems to avoid personnel
injury.
1.
Loosen two screws (Figure 1, Item 1) and open access door (Figure 1, Item 3).
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2
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Figure 1. Radiator Cap Access Door.
2.
Push down on radiator cap (Figure 1, Item 2) and slowly turn turn counterclockwise to relieve pressure.