Coolant, Draining And Filling: Notes

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Cooling System Tester - Adapter:VAG1274/8
Hose Clip Pliers:VAS6340
Cooling System Charge Kit:VAS6096
Shop Crane - Drip Tray:VAS6208
Refractometer:T10007A
Vehicle Diagnostic Tester

Draining

CAUTION:

The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is warm. Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.

Scalding the skin and other parts of the body is possible.

Wear safety gloves.
Wear protective eyewear.
Reduce the pressure by covering the coolant expansion tank cap with a cloth and carefully opening it.

-- Open the coolant reservoir cap -arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Reservoir Cap

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-- Remove the noise insulation -1-. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

Fig 2: Locating Noise Insulation

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-- Place the :VAS6208 underneath.

-- Remove the lower right coolant hose -1- from the radiator, and drain the coolant.

Fig 3: Identifying Coolant Hose And Lower Right Coupling

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