Coolant, Draining

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WARNING:

The coolant system is under pressure when the engine is warm.

Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.

Reduce pressure by covering coolant reservoir cap with a cloth and carefully opening.

CAUTION:

The coolant system must be drained if larger components (for example, engine, radiator, etc.) are going to be removed and installed. Refer to ENGINE COOLANT SYSTEM, DRAINING, VEHICLES WITH ONE HEATER CORE . Otherwise an incorrect filling will result due to air bubbles in the system. The cooling and heating systems will have temperature problems.

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

-- Place the :VAS6208 under engine.

WARNING:

The coolant system is under pressure when the engine is warm.

Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.

Reduce pressure by covering coolant reservoir cap with a cloth and carefully opening.

-- Open the coolant reservoir cap.

-- Remove the quick release -arrow- on the bottom of the radiator on the right side.

Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Connection Quick Release

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