Draining
Note. Collect drained coolant in a clean container for re-use or disposal.
| CAUTION | Cover cap of expansion tank with rag and open carefully, as hot steam i.e. hot coolant may escape when opening. |
Scheme 3
Scheme 4
- Open filler cap on expansion tank.
- Remove fasteners -1...3- and remove center sound insulation.
- Place drip tray V.A.G 1306 under engine.
- Turn drain plug (arrow) on radiator counter-clockwise and, if necessary, fit a drain hose to connection.
- In addition, remove lower coolant hose at After-run coolant pump -V51- (arrow) and drain remaining coolant.
