COOLING SYSTEM, DRAINING AND FILLING
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Adapter V.A.G 1274/8
- Drip Tray VAS 6208
- Hose Clip Pliers V.A.G 1921
- Cooling System Charge Unit VAS 6096
- Refractometer T10007
Draining
Note. Collect draining coolant in a clean container for disposal or reuse.
| WARNING | Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant. The coolant system is under pressure when the engine is warm. Reduce pressure by covering coolant reservoir cap with a cloth and carefully opening. |
Open the coolant reservoir cap.
Remove the front noise insulation -1-. Refer to Removal and Installation .
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Place the VAS 6208 under engine.
Remove coolant hose downward from radiator -arrow- and allow coolant to drain.
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Remove lower coolant hose to after-run coolant pump -V51- -arrow- and allow coolant to drain.
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Note. The illustration shows the coolant hose on a vehicle with an S-Tronic transmission.