General Information

General Information

=> [ Cooling System, Draining and Filling ] Cooling System, Draining and Filling

CAUTION!
When doing any repair work, especially in the engine compartment, pay attention to the following due to clearance issues:

• Route lines of all types (e.g. for fuel, hydraulic, Evaporative Emission (EVAP) system, coolant and refrigerant, brake fluid, vacuum) and electrical wiring so that the original path is followed.

• To prevent damages to the lines, make sure there is sufficient clearance to all moving or hot components.

• When the engine is warm the cooling system is under pressure. If necessary release pressure before commencing repair work.

• Hoses are secured with spring type clips. In cases of repair only use spring type clips.

• The spring type clip pliers (VAS 6340) are recommended for installing spring type clips.

• When installing coolant hoses, make sure they are free of stress and do not come into contact with other components (observe markings on coolant connections and hoses).

Perform leak test of cooling system using cooling system tester (VAG 1274), adapter (VAG 1274/8) and adapter (VAG 1274/9).