Coolant, Draining And Filling: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Adapter V.A.G 1274/8
- Drip Tray for VAS 6100 VAS 6208
- Hose Clip Pliers V.A.G 1921
- Cooling System Charge Unit VAS 6096
- Refractometer T10007
Draining
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 in the system.
-- Open the coolant reservoir cap.
-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to Removal and Installation .
-- Remove the frame for the noise insulation. Refer to Removal and Installation .
-- Remove the air guide pipe -1 and 2-.
NOTE:
Drained coolant must be stored in a clean container for disposal or reuse.
-- Place the VAS 6208 under engine.
-- Remove the lower coolant hose -1- from the radiator and let the coolant drain.
NOTE:
Ignore -2-.
-- Remove lower coolant hose to after-run coolant pump -V51- -arrow- and allow coolant to drain.