Coolant, Draining And Filling: Draining

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NOTE:

Collect escaping coolant in a clean container for disposal or reuse.

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 front noise insulation -1-, refer to FRONT NOISE INSULATION .

Fig 1: Identifying Noise Insulation

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

Fig 2: Identifying Drain Plug

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

NOTE:

Ignore item -2-.

-- Remove the coolant hose from the engine oil cooler by loosening the hose clamp -arrow- and letting the remaining coolant drain out.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Coolant Hose From Oil Cooler

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