COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Adapter V.A.G 1274/8
- Drip Tray for VAS 6100 VAS 6208
- Hose Clip Pliers V.A.G 1921
- Cooling System Charge Unit VAS 6096
- Refractometer T10007
DRAINING
| 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. |
Open the coolant reservoir cap.
Remove the noise insulation. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Remove the frame for the noise insulation. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Remove the air guide pipe -1 and 2-.
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Note. Drained coolant must be stored in a clean container for disposal or reuse.
Place the VAS 6208 under engine.
Remove the lower coolant hose -1- from the radiator and let the coolant drain.
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Note. Ignore -2-.
Remove lower coolant hose to after-run coolant pump -V51- -arrow- and allow coolant to drain.
