Coolant, Draining And Filling: Draining
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Audi A7 Quattro, 2014 Audi A7 Quattro, 2013 Audi A7, and 2012 Audi A7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
There is a risk of injury if the radiator fan turns on by itself.
- The coolant fan can come on even when the ignition is turned off, for example, caused by the heat still in the engine compartment.
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 cap -arrow- from the coolant reservoir.
-- Remove the front noise insulation, refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Place the Shop Crane - Drip Tray VAS 6208 under engine.
-- Remove the drain plug -1- and drain the coolant.
NOTE:
Ignore item -2-.
-- Loosen the clamp -1-, remove the coolant hose from the left lower coolant pipe and let the coolant drain out.
NOTE:
Ignore item -2-.
-- Loosen the hose clamps -1 and 3-, remove the left front coolant hoses from the coolant pipes and drain any remaining coolant.
NOTE:
The installation location is shown with the engine removed.
Ignore item -2-.