Draining Coolant (Engine)

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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
→ Wear personal protective gear.

→ Ensure that there is good ventilation.

→ Avoid contact with caustic fluid.

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

Open cap -1- on the reservoir and remove it.

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Coolant cap
To collect the coolant, secure a pan on a transmission jack and place it under the drain positions.
Unscrew drain plug -1- on the coolant regulator housing.

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Drain plug on coolant regulator housing
Unscrew drain plug -2- on the coolant guide tube.

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Drain plug on coolant guide tube
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.) .