Draining Coolant (On The Engine)

Information 

• Refer to operating instructions for the  > VAS 531 011 - cooling system servicing equipment for further detailed information. 
• Follow the instructions on the screen of the  > VAS 531 011 - cooling system servicing equipment  .
• Make sure there is enough space in the DRAIN container. The DRAIN container has a capacity of 28 litres. 
• Before starting the service, fill the NEW container with coolant. 
• The service hose must never be disconnected from the equipment. 

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

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   Coolant cap

2. Connect the service hose to the coolant reservoir adapter and to the compressed air coupling connection on the > VAS 531 011 - cooling system servicing equipment  .
3. Position the > VAS 531 011 - cooling system servicing equipment  under the connection point to collect the coolant.
4. Unscrew drain plug -1-  on the coolant regulator housing.

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   Drain plug on coolant regulator housing

5. Unscrew drain plug -2-  on the coolant guide tube.

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   Drain plug on coolant guide tube

6. After draining the coolant, fit drain plugs with new sealing rings and tighten them.

   Drain plug on coolant regulator housing > Tightening torque 25 Nm (19 ftlb.) +/- 2 Nm (1.5 ftlb.)  .

   Drain plug on coolant guide tube > Tightening torque 25 Nm (19 ftlb.) +/- 2 Nm (1.5 ftlb.)  .

7. Blow out coolant using servicing equipment.

   Where necessary, use a > VAS 6675A - funnel  or a suitable plug-in coupling to discharge coolant into the > VAS 531 011 - cooling system servicing equipment  .

   Select Vehicle maintenance  in the main menu and select Drain system  .

   Follow the on-screen instructions and blow out coolant with pressure  until only drops of coolant or air flows out.

   Follow the on-screen instruction down arrow  in Drain system  .

   This step can be repeated several times.