Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Note:

To prevent damage to condenser and also to the refrigerant lines/hoses, ensure that the pipes and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent.

To facilitate removing and installing the engine without opening the refrigerant circuit:

• ‒ Detach air conditioning fluid container.
• ‒ Remove retaining clamp(s) from refrigerant pipes.
• ‒ Remove ribbed belt .
• ‒ Removing lock carrier with attachments:

=> General body repairs; Repair group 50; Body, front; Removing and installing lock carrier with attachments.

• ‒ Set lock carrier with radiator and condenser to the side so that the refrigerant pipes and hoses are not stressed.
• ‒ Removing air conditioner compressor:

=> Repair group 87; Air conditioner with manual control; Removing and installing compressor bracket