Cooling System, 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 VAS 6208
- Hose Clip Pliers V.A.G 1921
- Cooling System Charge Unit VAS 6096
- Refractometer T10007
Draining
NOTE:
Collect draining 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.
- Reduce pressure by covering coolant reservoir cap with a cloth and carefully opening.
-- Open the coolant reservoir cap.
-- Remove the front noise insulation -1-. Refer to Removal and Installation .
-- Place the VAS 6208 under engine.
-- Remove coolant hose downward from radiator -arrow- and allow coolant to drain.
-- Remove lower coolant hose to after-run coolant pump -V51- -arrow- and allow coolant to drain.
NOTE:
The illustration shows the coolant hose on a vehicle with an S-Tronic transmission.