Draining the coolant from the coolant pumps

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WARNING: Hot surfaces.
Risk of burning!

Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.

WARNING: Hot fluids.
Risk of scalding!

Conduct all work in the vehicle wearing appropriate personal protective equipment only.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Driving without the strut brace/front-end strut or tension strut is not permitted.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE COVER PANEL OF THE MASTER DME CONTROL UNIT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER PANEL OF THE SLAVE DME CONTROL DEVICE .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE RIGHT .
Refer to RELEASING LEFT FRONT-END STRUT .
Refer to RELEASING THE RIGHT FRONT-END STRUT .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT RIGHT WHEEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER FRONT SECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT .

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Unlock the retaining clip (1) in an upward direction, using a suitable screwdriver.
Pull off coolant hose (2) .
Hold the coolant hose (2) downwards.

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Raise vehicle.
Unlock the retaining clip (1) in an upward direction, using a suitable screwdriver.
Pull off coolant hose (2) .

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