Draining Coolant - Engine

→ Let the fluid cool down.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

1. Open cap -1-  on the reservoir and remove it.
   Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Reservoir Cap

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2. Remove engine guard.

   → 108019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ENGINE GUARD .

3. Remove engine guard holder at the right.

   For easier access to the drain plug -3- on the coolant pipe, remove the engine guard holder -1- at the right. 

   1. 3.1. Unscrew M8 fastening screws -2-  .
      Fig 2: Identifying Engine Guard Holder (Right)

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      WARNING: Caustic fluids

      • Danger of chemical burns

      → 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.

4. To collect the coolant, secure a pan on a transmission jack and place it under the drain positions.
5. Unscrew coolant drain plugs.
   1. 5.1. Unscrew drain plug -1-  on the coolant regulator housing.
      Fig 3: Identifying Drain Plug On Coolant Regulator Housing

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   2. 5.2. Unscrew (plastic) drain plug -1-  on the coolant guide tube.
      Fig 4: Identifying Drain Plug On Coolant Guide Tube

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6. After draining the coolant, screw in and tighten drain plugs with new sealing rings.
   1. 6.1. Drain plug on coolant regulator housing: Tightening torque 25 Nm (19 ftlb.) 
   2. 6.2. (Plastic) drain plug on coolant guide: Tightening torque 3 Nm (2 ftlb.)