Drain The Coolant

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Volkswagen Golf. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Shop Crane - Drip Tray:VAS6208
Hose Clip Pliers:VAS6340
Protective Eyewear
Safety Gloves

WARNING:

The coolant system is under pressure when the engine is warm.

There is a risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.

Reduce the pressure by covering the coolant expansion tank cap with a cloth and carefully opening it.

-- Open the coolant reservoir cap -arrow-.

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-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Place the :VAS6208 underneath.

Vehicles With Version 1 Radiator:

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-- Lift the clamp -arrow- and remove the lower left coolant hose from the radiator.

-- Allow the coolant to drain.

-- Lift the clamp -arrow- and remove the lower right coolant hose from the charge air cooling circuit cooler.

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-- Allow the coolant to drain.

Vehicles With Version 2 Radiator:

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-- Lift the clamp -1- and remove the lower right coolant hose from the radiator.

-- Allow the coolant to drain.

-- Lift the clamp -2- and remove the lower right coolant hose from the charge air cooling circuit cooler.

-- Allow the coolant to drain.

Continuation For All Vehicles:

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-- Loosen the hose clamp -arrow- and remove the lower coolant hose to the Heater Support Pump -V488-.

-- Allow the coolant to drain.