Coolant, Draining And Filling: Draining

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CAUTION:

The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is warm. There is a 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 the direction of the -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.