Coolant, Draining

Coolant, Draining

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

Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.

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

The coolant system must be drained if larger components (for example, engine, radiator, etc.) are going to be removed and installed. Refer to => [ Coolant System, Draining ] Coolant System, Draining. Otherwise an incorrect filling will result due to air bubbles in the system. The cooling and heating systems will have temperature problems.

- Remove the noise insulation.

- Place the drip tray for VAS 6100 (VAS 6208) under the engine.

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

Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.

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

- Open the coolant expansion tank cap.

- Remove the quick release - arrow - on the bottom connection of the radiator on the right side.