Draining coolant — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Polo 6R (2009–2014), VW Touran I (1T, 2003–2015), VW Passat B6 (3C, 2005–2010), VW Golf VI (5K, 2008–2013), VW Golf Cabriolet (517, 2011–2016), VW Passat B7 saloon (362, 2010–2014), VW Passat B7 Variant (365, 2010–2014); platform code 521

• Opens: coolant

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• To prevent ingress of coolant, seal union on turbocharger using a clean plug from engine sealing plug setVAS 6122
• Observe environmental regulations for disposal.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Hot steam/hot coolant can escape - risk of scalding.The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is hot.Cover filler cap on expansion tank with a cloth and open carefully to dissipate pressure. — Open filler cap (1) on coolant expansion tank.
2. Remove noise insulation:
3. Place drip tray for workshop hoistVAS 6208 beneath engine.
4. Remove air hose, loosen hose clips (1) and (2) for this. [Note: To prevent ingress of coolant, seal union on turbocharger using a clean plug from engine sealing plug setVAS 6122]
5. Pull off coolant hose (arrow) from coolant circulation pump 2V178.

6. Disconnect lower coolant hose from radiator, lift retaining clip (arrow) when doing this, and drain off coolant.
7. Pull off coolant hoses (2) from coolant circulation pump 2V178.
8. Disconnect lower coolant hose from radiator, loosen hose clamp (arrow) to do so and then drain off coolant.
9. Open clamp (arrow) for this.
10. Disconnect lower coolant hose on right from radiator, loosen hose clamp (arrow) to do so and then drain off coolant.
11. Disconnect coolant hose from oil filter housing, loosen hose clamp (arrow) to do so and then drain off remaining coolant.
12. To drain coolant from engine, also remove coolant hose from engine oil cooler (arrow). [Note: Observe environmental regulations for disposal.]

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