Draining Coolant

→ Let the fluid cool down.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

→ Avoid contact with caustic fluid.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

→ Ensure that there is good ventilation.

→ If you do come into contact, wash off immediately with plenty of warm water and contact a doctor if necessary.

1. Open the cap -1-  on the expansion tank and remove it.
   Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Expansion Tank Cap

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2. Unscrew coolant drain plugs (hexagon socket).
   1. 2.1. Unscrew the drain plug (hexagon socket) on the coolant guide tube -1-  .
      Fig 2: Identifying Coolant Drain Plug

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   2. 2.2. Unscrew the drain plug on the thermostat housing -1-  .
      Fig 3: Identifying Thermostat Housing Coolant Drain Plug

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3. Collect emerging coolant.
   1. 3.1. To do this, secure a pan -2-  on a transmission jack and position it under the drain positions.
      Fig 4: Identifying Coolant Pan

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4. After draining the coolant, screw in and tighten drain plugs with new sealing rings.

   → Tightening torque: 25 Nm (19 ft. lb.)