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Draining
Draining
  Note
t  Collect drained coolant in a clean container for re-use or disposal.
t  Observe waste disposal regulations.
  WARNING
Steam may escape when expansion tank is opened. Wear eye protection and protective clothing to avoid eye injuries and scalding. Cover cap with cloth and open carefully,
–  Open cap for coolant expansion tank.
–  Remove noise insulation → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. Gr.50.
   
–  Open drain plug -arrow- on radiator. If necessary fit drain hose to connection.
  Note
  A10-0118
Vehicles without drain plug: pull out retaining clip -arrow- and pull coolant hose off radiator.
  N19-0276
–  Also remove lower coolant hose from engine oil cooler (if fitted) -arrow- and drain remaining coolant.
  A10-0162
Engine codes CCSA, CMXA
–  Also remove coolant hose from engine preheating -arrow- and drain remaining coolant.
  N19-10269

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