Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Polo Mk3 > Heating, ventilation, air conditioning | Heating, air conditioning | Air conditioner | Repair work on refrigerant circuit which may be performed only in appropriate workshops by specially trained mechanics for vehic | Removing and installing condenser | Before beginning repair work, perform the following steps:

Before beginning repair work, perform the following steps:

–	Switch off all electrical consumers.

–	Switch off ignition.

–	Pull out ignition key.

Note

t	The refrigerant must be extracted beforehand, e.g. with the air conditioning service station -VAS 6007A-.

t	The previously used service stations can still be used ⇒ Volkswagen Workshop Equipment catalogue.

t	To prevent the ingress of moisture, all components of the refrigerant circuit which have been opened must be sealed with suitable plugs.

1 -	Sealing strip

Qty. 2

2 -

Condenser

Removing

–	Extract refrigerant, e.g. with air conditioning service station -VAS 6007A-.

Note

Releasing refrigerant into the environment is a punishable offence.

WARNING

Danger of freezing injuries.

If refrigerant circuit has not been evacuated, refrigerant may escape.

Extract refrigerant before opening refrigerant circuit.

–	Remove refrigerant lines on condenser and seal.

–	Remove radiator grille → Rep. Gr.66.

–	Remove bumper → Rep. Gr.63.

3 -	Self-tapping screws

Qty. 4

10 Nm.