Cooling System, Filling

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Condition

Pay attention to the operating instructions for the Cooling System Service Station :VAS 531 011 .

-- Fill the "New" reservoir of the Cooling System Charge Kit :VAS 531 011 with a sufficient amount of coolant in the right mixture ratio. Refer to: REPLACEMENT PARTS, OPERATING MATERIALS, AND CONSUMABLES .

-- Make sure that the coolant hoses are connected.

-- Connect the cooling system service station.

-- Select "vehicle maintenance" in the main menu.

-- Select "pressure test" in the menu and perform the hydraulic leak test.

-- Select "vacuum phase" in the menu and perform the hydraulic leak test.

-- In the menu select "system, filling" and perform the filling.

Capacity => enter 12000 g, corresponds to 12 liter.
When completing the filling procedure the display shows the filled coolant quantity.
When completing the filling procedure the service station automatically begins cleaning the hoses.
Follow the instructions on the display and do not interrupt the procedure.
After finishing the test the result is shown.
If necessary, repeat the process.

-- Select "vehicle maintenance" in the main menu.

-- In the menu select "system, bleeding" and perform the bleeding.

-- Perform the "bleeding the cooling system" function using the => Vehicle diagnostic tester. Refer to: Diagnostic Entries .

Condition

-- Remove the adapter with service hose from the coolant expansion tank.

-- Add or extract the coolant.

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Condition

Tip

The increased coolant level is necessary because the coolant level may fall when driving.