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Golf Mk5

Removing
Removing
  Note
t  Comply with notes → Chapter.
t  The refrigerant must be extracted beforehand, e.g. with air conditioner service station -VAS 6007A-.
t  The previously used air conditioner service stations can still be used ⇒ Volkswagen Workshop Equipment catalogue.
t  To prevent the intrusion of moisture, all components of the refrigerant circuit which have been opened must be sealed with suitable plugs.
–  Extract refrigerant, e.g. with air conditioner service station -VAS 6007A- before opening refrigerant circuit.
   
–  Move lock carrier to service position → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.50.
–  Remove radiator securing bolts -arrows- (7 Nm).
  N87-10070
–  Hang radiator on workshop hoist -V.A.G 1202/A- and lifting tackle -VAS 2024A- using workshop material (cable ties or uncoated wire) and unhook radiator from lock carrier. Coolant hoses and refrigerant lines remain connected.
–  Remove securing bolt -2- and remove retaining clip.
  WARNING
Danger of freezing injuries.
If refrigerant circuit has not been evacuated, refrigerant will escape.
Extract refrigerant before opening refrigerant circuit. If the refrigerant circuit is not opened within 10 minutes after it has been evacuated, pressure may develop in coolant circuit due to re-evaporation. Extract refrigerant again.
–  Remove bolts -1- and pull out receiver with dryer upwards.
  Note
Depending on condenser, only one bolt -1- may be present.
  N87-10071

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