Coolant, Draining And Filling: Draining

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Audi A4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.

-- Open the coolant reservoir cap.

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

Fig 1: Noise Insulation Panels

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-- Place the Shop Crane - Drip Tray VAS6208 under engine.

Fig 2: Identifying Drain Plug

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-- Remove the drain plug -1- and drain the coolant.

NOTE:

Ignore -item 2-.

-- Remove the coolant hose -arrow- from the radiator and let the coolant drain.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Coolant Hose From Oil Cooler

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