TM 5-3805-262-203-30. ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT)MALFUNCTIONTEST OR INSPECTIONCORRECTIVE ACTION5. ENGINE MISFIRES (Cont).Step 5.Open radiator cap access panel.to relieve pressure before completely remov-Remove radiator cap slowlying when engine is hot. Failure to do so could cause severe burns due tohot steam scalding you. If you are scalded by hot steam, seek medicalaid immediately.Remove radiator cap.Remove engine left and right side panels if not already removed(page 9-14).Remove alternator drive belts (page 5-4).Drain coolant from radiator to just below upper radiator hose port(page 4-69).Disconnect upper radiator hose from thermostat housing (page 4-74).Remove thermostat housing and thermostats (page 4-87).T e l l a s s i s t a n t t o s t a r t e n g i n e ;i f e n g i n e c a n n o t b e s t a r t e d , t e llassistant to crank engine for 30 seconds while you watch coolant inwater manifold for air bubbles.a. If air bubbles rising in coolant in water manifold are seen, no-tify next higher maintenance level to replace cylinder head gas-k e t ( s ).3-224
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