Draining cooling system, high-temperature circuit: VW Touareg II (CGEA, CGFA, CGNA, CGRA, …)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touareg II (7P, 2010–2018)

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Drain off coolant for high-temperature cooling circuit .
2. Close coolant expansion tank.
3. Remove front left wheel 44.
4. Remove front left wheel housing liner 66.
5. Open clamps and pull off coolant hoses (A) and (B).

6. Extend the line (B) with a suitable hose (2) so that it ends in drip tray for workshop hoistVAS 6208.
7. Apply maximum air pressure of 1 bar in line (A) by means of pneumatic cartridge gun (1) until circuit is completely drained.
8. Extend the line (A) with a suitable hose (1) so that it ends in drip tray for workshop hoistVAS 6208.
9. Apply maximum air pressure of 1 bar in line (B) by means of pneumatic cartridge gun (2) until circuit is completely drained.
10. Re-attach coolant hoses and secure with clips.

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