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Old 09-18-2009, 09:02 PM
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guys need help on how to drain my radiator, haven't drained it yet when i bought it. been looking to audidiy and a4mods but cant find it.. there's lot of bolts there that looks like a drain plugs im scared to remove the wrong drain plug, any tips is highly appreciated. its a 99 a4 1.8t manual

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Old 09-18-2009, 09:44 PM
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To drain the radiator remove the lower hose.
 
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Old 09-18-2009, 11:19 PM
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Drain plug is located on the driver side, lower corner of the radiator. Turn counterclock wise to open the valve.



The lower radiator hose is on the passenger side on the bottom of the radiator. Lift up the metal clip and pull the hose out (the hose will take some force to come off).
 
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Old 09-19-2009, 01:49 AM
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thanks guys...ill try to take a look at it tom...ill give you guys a heads up tom what ever happens..
 
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Old 09-19-2009, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by distilled
Drain plug is located on the driver side, lower corner of the radiator. Turn counterclock wise to open the valve.



The lower radiator hose is on the passenger side on the bottom of the radiator. Lift up the metal clip and pull the hose out (the hose will take some force to come off).
I love that drain valve. Getting the lower hose off its a complete pain.
 
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Old 09-19-2009, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by BaconBait
I love that drain valve. Getting the lower hose off its a complete pain.
I would pull the coolant sensor out that is in that lower hose before trying to pull the hose off.
 
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