radiator cap AUDI A4 1997 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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