Frontier XE King Cab 2WD L4-2.4L (KA24DE) (2000)
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Coolant: Service and Repair
Draining Engine Coolant
WARNING: To avoid being scalded, never change the coolant when the engine is hot.
1. Set air conditioner system as follows to prevent coolant from remaining in the system.
a. Turn ignition switch ON and set temperature control lever all the way to "HOT" position or the highest temperature position.
b. Wait 10 seconds before turning ignition switch OFF.
2. Open drain plug at the bottom of radiator, and remove radiator cap.
3. Remove reservoir tank, drain coolant, then clean reservoir tank.
Install it temporarily.
Be careful not to allow coolant to contact drive belts.
4. Remove cylinder block drain plug.
5. Open air relief plug.
6. Check drained coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration. If contaminated flush engine cooling system, Refer to
"FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM".
