Coolant, Draining And Filling: Draining

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Audi S5, 2011 Audi S5, 2010 Audi S5, 2009 Audi S5, and 2008 Audi S5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

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

Fig 1: Coolant Reservoir for Audi Q5

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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.

-- Remove the front noise insulation -1-. Refer to NOISE INSULATION .

Fig 2: Automatic Transmission Fluid Oil Pan

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-- Place the :VAS6208 under engine.

-- Remove the drain plug -arrow- on the front coolant hose and drain the coolant.

Fig 3: Identifying Drain Plug -Arrow- On Front Coolant Hose

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-- Remove the drain plug -arrow- on the Map Controlled Engine Cooling Thermostat -F265- and drain the coolant.

Fig 4: Identifying Drain Plug -Arrow- On Map Controlled Engine Cooling Thermostat -F265-

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