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Cooling System, Emptying






Cooling System, Emptying

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Spring Type Clip Pliers (VAS 6499)

Drip Tray for VAS 6100 (VAS 6208)

20 mm Diameter Hose Extension

20 mm Diameter Blind Plug (Qty: 2)

Compressed Air Gun

- Drain the coolant. Refer to => [ Coolant, Draining ] Coolant, Draining.

- Remove the left front wheel.

- Remove the left front wheel housing liner..

- Reposition he clamps and remove the coolant hoses - A through D -.






- Attach a hose - 1 - to the hose - C - to lengthen it and place the other end in the drip tray for VAS 6100 (VAS 6208).

- Apply a maximum of 1 bar (14.6 psi) of compressed air across the hose - D - using a compressed air gun - 2 - until the circuit is completely empty.






- Install a plug - 3 - as illustrated, attach a suitable hose - 1 - to the hose - B - to lengthen it and place one end in the drip tray for VAS 6100 (VAS 6208).






- Apply maximum of 1 bar (14.6 psi) of compressed air across the hose - A - using a compressed air gun - 2 - until the circuit is completely empty.

- Connect the coolant hoses and position the clamps.