engine AUDI A4 2000 B5 / 1.G APB Engine Cooling System Components
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-  Replace O-ring on coolant drain screw and 
screw drain screw back into engine. 
     
   Tightening torque: 20 Nm 
     
-  Install bottom coolant hose and secure.
     
-  Close coolant drain tap on radiator. 
    
-  Screw adapter VAG 1274/8 onto expansion tank and insert extension 
VAG 1274/10 into the adapter. 
    
-  Loosen coolant hose on heat exchanger and pull back hose far enough 
so that bleeder hole in hose -arrow- is no longer covered by 
connection. 
-  Fill up coolant until it comes out at bleeder hole in coolant hose.
-  Push coolant hose onto connection and tighten.
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-  Start engine and let it idle for about 10 
minutes. 
     
-  Maintain an engine speed of about 2000 RPM 
for about 5 minutes. 
     
-  Allow engine to run at idling speed until bottom 
hose on radiator becomes hot. 
     
-  Check coolant level and top up if necessary. 
When engine is at normal operating temperature 
coolant level must be on max. mark, and 
between min. and max. marks when engine is 
cold. 
     
Note:  
     When the engine is hot the cooling system is 
under pressure. Carefully open filler cap on 
expansion tank to release pressure before 
starting repair work. 
     
WARNING! 
     
Hot steam can escape from the expansion 
tank when the filler cap is opened. Cover the 
filler cap with a cloth and remove it carefully. 
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