Coolant Drain / Radiator Removal - Polaris RANGER 500 2018 Service Manual

COOLANT DRAIN / RADIATOR REMOVAL

Coolant Drain
1. Open the hood.
WARNING
Never drain the coolant when the engine and radiator
are warm or hot. Hot coolant can cause severe burns.
Allow engine and radiator to cool.
2. Slowly remove the pressure cap to relieve any
cooling system pressure.
3. Place a suitable drain pan underneath the drain
valve on the front left side of the vehicle.
4. Drain the coolant from the radiator by opening the
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drain valve in the lower left corner of the radiator.
Properly dispose of the coolant.
5. Allow coolant to completely drain.
6. Place a suitable drain pan underneath the lower
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engine hose on the right rear side of the vehicle.
7. Remove the hose and completely drain the engine.
Radiator Removal
8. Remove the upper engine outlet hose and recovery
hose from the top of the radiator.
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ENGINE / COOLING SYSTEM
9. Remove the two upper radiator retaining bolts
10. Disconnect the fan motor and remove the radiator
from the vehicle. Take care not to damage the
cooling fins.
11. Reverse procedure for installation.
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