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Removing and installing radiator > < Coolant hose schematic diagram
Draining and filling coolant
   
Draining and filling coolant
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Refractometer -T10007-
t  Drip tray -V.A.G 1306- or drip tray for workshop hoist -VAS 6208-
t  Spring-type clip pliers -VAS 5024A-
t  Cooling system charging unit -VAS 6096-

Draining
  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 sealing cap from coolant expansion tank.
–  Remove noise insulation tray → Rep. Gr.50.
–  Remove lower coolant hose from radiator union and drain coolant.
   
–  To drain coolant from engine, also remove coolant hoses from oil cooler -arrows-.
  Note
Observe environmental regulations for disposal.
Filling
  Note
t  Use only coolant additive G 12 in accordance with TL VW 774 F. Identification: purple colour.
t  G 12 purple (in accordance with TL VW 774 F) can be mixed with the previous coolant additive G 12 red!
t  G 12 and coolant additives marked “Conforming to TL VW 774 F” prevent frost and corrosion damage, scaling and also raise boiling point of coolant. Therefore, the cooling system must be filled all year round with frost and corrosion protection additives.
t  Because of its high boiling point, the coolant improves engine reliability under heavy loads, particularly in countries with tropical climates.
t  Frost protection is required down to about -25 °C (in countries with arctic climates: down to about -35 °C).
t  The coolant concentration must not be reduced by adding water even in warmer seasons and in warmer countries. The coolant additive must be at least 40% of mixture.
t  If for climatic reasons greater frost protection is required, the amount of G 12 can be increased, but only up to 60% (frost protection to about -40°C). Otherwise frost protection and cooling effectiveness are reduced again.
t  If radiator, heat exchanger, cylinder head or cylinder head gasket is replaced, do not reuse old coolant.
Recommended mixture proportions:
  N19-0256
Frost
protection to
Anti-freeze
proportion
G 12 → NoteWater → Note
-25 °C40 %2.0 l3.0 l
-35 °C50 %2.5 l2.5 l

1)  The quantity of coolant can vary depending upon vehicle equipment.
–  Secure lower coolant hose onto radiator union.
–  Connect coolant hoses to oil cooler.
–  Install noise insulation tray → Rep. Gr.50.
With cooling system charge unit -VAS 6096-
–  Screw a suitable adapter from cooling system tester -V.A.G 1274- onto expansion tank.
–  Fill coolant circuit using cooling system charge unit -VAS 6096- → operating instructions for cooling system charge unitVAS 6096.
Without cooling system charge unit -VAS 6096-
   
–  Fill with coolant up to max. mark on expansion tank.
–  Fit expansion tank cap.
–  Turn off heater control.
–  Start engine and maintain an engine speed of about 2000 rpm for about 3 minutes.
–  Run engine until radiator fan cuts-in.
–  Check coolant level and top-up if necessary. When the engine is at normal operating temperature, the coolant level must be on the max. mark; when the engine is cold, between the min. and max. marks.
  V19-0579

Removing and installing radiator > < Coolant hose schematic diagram