Coolant, Draining And Filling, Non-Hybrid Vehicles: Draining

WARNING:

Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.

The coolant system is under pressure when the engine is warm.
Reduce pressure by covering coolant reservoir cap with a cloth and carefully opening.

-- Open the coolant reservoir cap.

-- Remove the front noise insulation, refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

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

Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Drain Plug

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

NOTE:

Ignore item -2-.

Vehicles with Transmission Fluid Heater

Fig 2: Coolant Hoses And Hose Clamps

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-- Loosen the hose clamps -1 and 2- and drain the coolant to remove the coolant hoses.