COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Adapter V.A.G 1274/8
- Cooling System Charge Unit VAS 6096 with Replacement Reservoir VAS 6096/1
- 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 6
| 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 .
Scheme 7
Place VAS 6208 under the engine.
Scheme 8
Loosen the hose clamp -arrow-, remove the coolant hose and drain the coolant.
Loosen the hose clamp -arrow-, remove the coolant hose and drain the coolant.
