Coolant, Draining And Filling: Notes
Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required
- Cooling System Tester - Adapter:VAG1274/8
- Cooling System Charge Kit:VAS6096
- Coolant Collecting System:VAS5014 or Shop Crane - Drip Tray:VAS6208
- Hose Clip Pliers:VAS6362
- Analog Refractometer:T10007B
- Protective Eyewear
- Safety Gloves
Drain The Coolant
The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is warm. There is a risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.
Scalding the skin and other parts of the body is possible.
- Wear safety gloves.
- Wear protective eyewear.
- Reduce the pressure by covering the coolant expansion tank cap with a cloth and carefully opening it.
-- Open the coolant expansion tank cap -1- by releasing the catch in direction of -arrow-.
-- Remove the noise insulations. Refer to NOISE INSULATION .
-- Place the container of the :VAS5014 or the :VAS6208 underneath.
There is a risk of injury if the radiator fan turns on by itself.
- When performing procedures near the radiator maintain a distance to the radiator.
There is a risk of damaging the straps on the plastic coolant pipes if they are handled incorrectly.
- Counterhold at the coolant pipe when disconnecting and connecting the coolant hose.
-- Lift the clamp -arrow-.
-- Remove the lock from the coolant pipe on the radiator and let the coolant drain.
-- Open the hose clamp -arrow-.
-- Remove the coolant hose from the ATF cooler, hold it downward, and allow the coolant to drain.
- Secure all hose connections with hose clamps that match the ones used in series production. Refer to the Parts Information.
-- Reconnect the coolant hoses.
Coolant Specification
All information is described. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .