Draining And Filling Cooling System - Audi A8 2003 Workshop Manual

8-cylinder TDI engine (4.2 ltr. 4-valve common rail), mechanics - Edition 12.2013
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Draining and filling cooling system

Special tools and workshop
equipment required
♦ Adapter for cooling system
tester - V.A.G 1274/8-
♦ Cooling system charge unit
- VAS 6096-
♦ Drip tray for workshop hoist
- VAS 6208-
♦ Hose clip pliers - VAS
6362-
♦ Refractometer - T10007 A-
♦ Safety goggles
♦ Protective gloves
Draining
Note
Collect drained coolant in a clean container for re-use or disposal.
– Remove cover above coolant expansion tank -arrows-.
WARNING
Hot steam or hot coolant can escape when expansion tank is
opened; cover filler cap with cloth and open carefully.
– Open filler cap on coolant expansion tank.
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1. Removing and installing parts of cooling system
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