Coolant, Draining And Filling: Draining

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CAUTION:

The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is warm. Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.

Scalding the skin and other parts of the body is possible.

Wear safety gloves.
Wear protective eyewear.
Reduce the pressure by covering the coolant expansion tank cap with a cloth and carefully opening it.

-- Carefully open the cap -1- on the coolant expansion tank -2- in direction of -arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Reservoir

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

-- Place the :VAS6208 underneath.

-- Disconnect the connector -2- on the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor on Radiator Outlet -G83-.

Fig 2: Component Location Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor

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-- Lift the clamp -3- and remove the lower right coolant hose from the radiator. Allow the coolant to drain.

NOTE:

Drained coolant must be stored in a clean container for disposal or reuse.