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Octavia Mk1

Draining
Draining
  Caution
Hot steam may escape when the expansion reservoir is opened. Cover the cap with a cloth and open carefully.
–  Open the coolant cap on the coolant expansion bottle.
   
–  Remove noise insulation -arrows- in the top half of the figure.
–  Position drip tray (e.g. -V.A.G 1306-) under the engine.
  A10-0161
–  Turn drain valve -arrow- at radiator to the left and pull to the rear, fit auxiliary hose onto connection if necessary.
  A10-0118
–  In addition, detach coolant hose at bottom of oil cooler -arrow- and allow remaining coolant to drain.
  Note
t  Collect drained coolant for proper disposal.
t  Observe the disposal instructions for coolant.
  A10-0162

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