Coolant, Draining And Filling: Draining

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Audi Q5, 2015 Audi Q5, and 2014 Audi Q5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Danger of personal injury due to the coolant fan turning 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.

Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Reservoir Marking

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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.

-- Open the coolant reservoir cap.

-- Remove the noise insulations -1 and 2-, refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

Fig 2: Identifying Noise Insulation

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NOTE:

Collect escaping coolant in a clean container for disposal.

Fig 3: Identifying Drain Plug

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-- Place the Shop Crane - Drip Tray VAS6208 under engine.

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

NOTE:

The illustration shows the installed position in a vehicle without a torque support.

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

Fig 4: Coolant Hose From The Left Front Coolant Pipe

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