Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Note:

The opening of the refrigerant circuit can only be carried out in workshops, which have trained personnel and the necessary range of tools and workshop equipment.

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

• ‒ Unbolt air conditioner fluid reservoir and allow to hang free.
• ‒ Remove ribbed belt .
• ‒ Remove and lower lock carrier with attachments:

=> General body repairs; Repair group 50; Body front; Servicing lock carrier with attachments

• ‒ Remove refrigerant pipe bracket from longitudinal member.

• ‒ → Remove air conditioner compressor and lay to one side with lock carrier so that the refrigerant hoses -arrows- are not stressed.