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Repairing and Assembling Evaporator Housing for Golf Mk3 Air Conditioner

Heating, Air conditioning
Repair work on the refrigerant circuit which can only be carried out by properly trained mechanics (Specialist workshops for air conditioning systems)
Dismantling and assembling evaporator housing
 
V87-1388
Warning!
Always disconnect the battery earth strap before working on the electrical system.

Notes:

  • ◆ Check vehicle equipment (radio, clock, electric windows) as per Workshop Manual and/or Owner's Manual when reconnecting the battery.
  • ◆ Refrigerant must be evacuated with Service station V.A.G 1885 first.
  • ◆ The previously used service stations can still be used =>Binder Volkswagen Workshop Equipment.
 
V87-1388
  • ◆ To prevent the ingress of dampness all components of the refrigerant circuit which have been opened must be sealed with suitable plugs.

Perform following work first:

  • ‒ Extract refrigerant with Service station V.A.G 1885.

Notes:

Releasing refrigerant into the environment is a punishable offence.

  • ‒ Drain coolant.
  • ‒ Remove dash panel.

=> General body repairs, interior; Repair Group 70; Removing and installing dash panel

  • ‒ Remove heater and air conditioner unit.
 
V87-1388
  • Gasket
    • ◆ Water tight
  • Housing, upper part
    • ◆ With fresh air and recirculating air flap
    • ◆ Before installing coat contact surfaces with AMV 176 000 05
  • Evaporator
  • Funnel
    • ◆ As guide for sensor pipe of temperature switch -E33-
    • ◆ Discontinued from 08.93
  • Intake ring
  • Housing, lower part
    • ◆ Before installing coat contact surfaces with AMV 176 000 05

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