Cooling System, Draining And Filling: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Audi TT and 2008 Audi TT. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Adapter V.A.G 1274/8
Drip Tray VAS 6208
Hose Clip Pliers V.A.G 1921
Cooling System Charge Unit VAS 6096
Refractometer T10007

Draining

NOTE:

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

WARNING:

Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.

When the engine is warm the cooling system is under pressure.
Reduce pressure by covering coolant reservoir cap with a cloth and carefully open.

-- Open coolant reservoir cap.

-- Remove noise insulation in center by loosening mounting parts -1 through 4-.

Fig 1: Center Noise Insulation Fasteners And Center Noise Insulation Panel

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-- Place VAS 6208 under engine.

Fig 2: Identifying Coolant Hose

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-- Remove coolant hose downward from radiator -arrow- and allow coolant to drain.

NOTE:

Ignore -1-.

-- Remove lower coolant hose to after-run coolant pump -V51- -arrow- and allow coolant to drain.

Fig 3: After-Run Coolant Pump -V51

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NOTE:

Coolant hoses are shown on a vehicle with direct shift automatic transmission (DSG).