radiator cap AUDI A4 1996 B5 / 1.G AWM Engine Cooling System Components Workshop Manual
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Draining  
     
Note:  
     Catch drained off coolant in a clean container for 
re-use or disposal. 
     
WARNING! 
     
Hot steam can escape when opening the cap 
on the expansion tank: Cover the cap with a 
cloth and open carefully. 
     
-  Open cover of coolant expansion tank
    
-  Remove sound insulation -arrows-.
-  Place drip tray VAG 1306 below engine.
    
-  Remove lower coolant hose retaining clip -arrow- and remove coolant 
hose from radiator. 
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-  Start engine and maintain an engine speed of 
about 2000 rpm for approx. 3 minutes. 
     
-  Allow engine to run at idling speed until lower 
hose on radiator becomes hot. 
     
WARNING! 
     
Hot steam can escape when opening the cap 
on the expansion tank: Cover cap with a cloth 
and open carefully. 
     
-  Check coolant level and top up if necessary. If 
engine is warm, coolant level must be at max. 
mark; if cold, between min. and max. marks. 
     
- Stop engine. 
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WARNING! 
Hot steam can escape when opening the cap on the expansion tank: 
Cover cap with a cloth and open carefully.  -  Disconnect cooling lines for power steering hydraulic fluid -arrows-.
-  Open cover of coolant expansion tank
-  Place drip tray VAG 1306 below engine.
    
-  Turn drain screw -arrow- on radiator counter-clockwise. If necessary, 
install a drain hose on connection. 
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