Draining Coolant

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WARNING: Hot fluid

Danger of scalding

→ Let the fluid cool down.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

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.

Open the cap -1- on the expansion tank and remove it.

Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Expansion Tank Cap
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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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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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After draining the coolant, screw in and tighten drain plugs with new sealing rings.
→ Tightening torque: 25 Nm (19 ft. lb.)