Coolant, Draining And Filling, 3.0L Engine: Notes
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
- Cooling System Tester - Adapter :VAG1274/8
- Cooling System Charge Kit :VAS6096
- Coolant Collection System :VAS5014 or Shop Crane - Drip Tray :VAS6208
- Hose Clip Pliers :VAS6362
- Refractometer :T10007A
- Protective Eyewear
- Safety Gloves
Coolant, Draining
-- Release the retainers in direction of -arrows B- and open the cover -1- in direction of -arrow A-.
The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is warm. 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 insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Place the container of the :VAS5014 or the :VAS6208 underneath.
There is a risk of injury if the radiator fan turns on by itself.
- The radiator fans can come on by itself even when the ignition is turned off, such as when heat builds up in the engine compartment.
-- Lift the clamp -arrow- and remove the coolant hose from the radiator and drain the coolant.
-- Open the hose clamp -arrow-.
-- Remove the coolant hose from the ATF cooler hold downward and let the coolant drain.
-- Reattach the coolant hoses. Refer to Figure for version with a connector coupling.
Coolant Specification
Refer to the appropriate service information .