Coolant, Draining And Filling: Draining

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Audi A6 Quattro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Coolant Draining

WARNING:

There is a risk of injury if the radiator fan turns on by itself.

The coolant fan can come on even when the ignition is turned off, for example, caused by the heat still in the engine compartment.

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.

-- Remove the cap -arrow- from the coolant reservoir.

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-- Remove the noise insulations. Refer to NOISE INSULATION .

-- Place the :VAS6208 under engine.

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-- Remove the drain plug -1- and drain the coolant.

-- Lift the clip -2- and disconnect the coolant hose from the radiator.

-- Loosen the clamp -arrow-, remove the coolant hose from the left front coolant pipe and let the coolant drain out.

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Vehicles with Automatic/S tronic Transmission

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-- Remove the right coolant hose from behind, lift the clamp -arrow-, and drain the coolant.