How to replace the rear passenger side freeze plug?

2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
170,000 MILES • 5.3L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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58RIVERRAT
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Rear passenger side freeze plug replacement instructions needed.
Jan 19, 2023 at 7:39 PM
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This depends on which one you are talking about, you may need to lift the engine on one side and use a long extension to knock the freeze plug inward and then use large pair of pliers to remove the old soft plug, this tool is used to reinstall the new freeze plug.

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Jan 20, 2023 at 10:38 AM
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The rear passenger side.
Jan 20, 2023 at 3:38 PM
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If you can upload picture of the job I can help walk you through it. There is no straightforward way to do freeze plugs it is by a per case operation.
Jan 21, 2023 at 10:02 AM