Coolant, Draining And Filling, Low Temperature Circuit: Draining
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg, and 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Collect escaping coolant for disposal.
WARNING:
Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.
- The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is warm.
- Cover the coolant reservoir cap with a cloth and carefully open it to reduce the pressure.
-- Open the coolant reservoir cap.
-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION .
-- Disconnect the coolant hoses -arrows- and allow the coolant to drain.