Coolant, Draining And Filling: Filling: Procedure
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Audi S6/S7
-- Connect the coolant hose and clamp -1- to the left lower coolant pipe.
-- Close the drain plug -2-.
Audi RS6/RS7
-- Install the coolant hose and clamp -4-.
-- Install the coolant hose and connector coupling -1-. Refer to Figure.
Continuation for All Vehicles
-- Fill with coolant reservoir on the :VAS6096 with at least 15 liters (3.96 gallons) of premixed coolant with the proper mixture ratio.
-- Install the :VAG1274/8 on the coolant expansion tank.
-- Attach the :VAS6096 on the :VAG1274/8 .
-- Place the air outlet hose -1- in a small container -2-.
A small amount of coolant which should be collected is drawn off with the discharged air.
-- Close valves -A and B- by turning lever at a right angle to direction of flow.
-- Connect the hose -3- to compressed air.
- Pressure: 7 to 10 bar (101.5 to 145 psi) pressure.
-- Open valve -B- by turning level in direction of flow.
- The suction jet pump generates pressure in the coolant system; indicator on display instrument must move into green area.
-- Briefly open valve -A- by turning lever in direction of flow so that hose on the :VAS6096 coolant reservoir fills with coolant.
-- Close valve -A- again.
-- Leave valve -B- open another two minutes.
- More pressure is generated in the coolant system by the suction jet pump; indicator on display instrument must stay in green area.
-- Close valve -B-.
- Needle in the display instrument must remain in the green region, then the sufficient vacuum in the cooling system is obtained for the upcoming filling.
If needle stands below the green area, repeat procedure.
If pressure falls, check coolant system for leaks.
-- Remove pressurized air hose.
-- Open valve -A-.
- Coolant is extracted from the :VAS6096 coolant reservoir by pressure in the coolant system and the system is filled.
-- Remove the :VAS6096 from the :VAG1274/8 on coolant expansion tank.
-- Connect the pipe :VAG1274/10 to the :VAG1274/8 .
-- Fill coolant up to the top edge of the :VAG1274/10 .
-- Remove the plenum chamber cover. Refer to PLENUM CHAMBER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Disconnect the heat exchanger coolant hose and pull it back until coolant starts to drain out of the bleed hole -arrow- in the coolant hose.
-- Slide the coolant hose onto the connection and secure with a clamp.
Audi S6/S7
-- If the vehicle has a parking heater, switch it on for about 30 seconds.
Audi RS6/RS7
-- Remove the lock carrier cover. Refer to ATTACHMENTS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Open the bleed screw -arrow-.
-- Fill the coolant until it escapes from the bleed hole.
-- Close the bleeder screw.
Continuation for All Vehicles
-- Extract coolant up to the max.
-- Tighten the cap -arrow- on the coolant expansion tank until it locks into place.
-- Start the engine.
| Duration | Engine RPM | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Four minutes | 3500/RPM |
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| Until temperature indicator displays 90 °C (194 °F) and both hoses to the heater core for the heater are warm | Idle |
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| 2 Minutes | 2000 RPM |
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-- Turn off engine and allow it to cool off.
-- Install the lock carrier cover. Refer to ATTACHMENTS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Install the plenum chamber cover. Refer to PLENUM CHAMBER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Check the coolant level. Refer to CHECK THE COOLANT LEVEL .