Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Golf Mk4 > Engine | 4-cylinder injection engine | Engine cooling | Removing and installing parts of cooling system | Draining and filling coolant

Draining

WARNING

When opening expansion tank, hot steam may escape. Cover cap with cloth and open carefully.

–	Open cap on coolant expansion tank.

–	Remove noise insulation tray: → Rep. Gr.50.

–	To drain coolant from radiator, remove drain screw -arrow-.

–	Also remove coolant hose from oil cooler -arrow- to drain coolant from engine.

Note

Observe environmental regulations for disposal.

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