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Polo Mk3

Additional notes and assembly work for vehicles with air conditioner
Additional notes and assembly work for vehicles with air conditioner
  WARNING
The air conditioner refrigerant circuit must not be opened.
  Note
To prevent damage to condenser and also to refrigerant lines/hoses, ensure that the lines and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent.
To facilitate removing and installing engine without opening refrigerant circuit:
–  Unbolt air conditioner fluid reservoir and allow to hang free.
–  Unbolt retaining clamp(s) for refrigerant lines.
–  Remove poly V-belt → Chapter.
–  Remove lock carrier with attachments: → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. Gr.50
–  Remove air conditioner compressor: → Heating and air conditioning system; Rep. Gr.87
   
–  Place air conditioner compressor with radiator and condenser to side so that the refrigerant lines and hoses -arrows- are relieved.
  N10-0030

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