COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Adapter V.A.G 1274/8
- Adapter V.A.G 1274/10
- Cooling System Charge Unit VAS 6096
- Drip Tray for VAS 6100 VAS 6208
- Hose Clip Pliers VAS 6362
- Refractometer T10007
DRAINING
Note. Collect escaping coolant in a clean container for disposal or reuse.
Scheme 2
| WARNING | Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant. The coolant system is under pressure when the engine is warm. Cover the coolant reservoir cap with a cloth and then open it slowly to release the pressure in the system. |
Remove the front noise insulation -1-. Refer to Description and Operation in Underbody Trim.
Scheme 3
Place VAS 6208 under the engine.
Remove the drain plug -arrow- on the front coolant hose and drain the coolant.
Scheme 4
Remove the drain plug -arrow- on the map controlled engine cooling thermostat -F265- and drain the coolant.
