Rabbit L5-2.5L (BGP) (2006)
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Connect a section of hose -A- onto upper connection of heater core.
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Hold suitable container -B- under the lower connection -C-.
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Using a compressed air gun, carefully blow coolant from heater core into container -B-.
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Slightly loosen (do not remove) bolt (6 mm socket head) -1- on connection flange between heater core connections.
NOTE: By loosening the screw -1-, the coolant pipes are loosened and it is easier to remove the heater core.
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Remove driver side footwell trim
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Remove left footwell air vent
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Remove screws -A- and remove cover -B-.
NOTE:
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There are different versions of cover -B-.
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The illustration shows the version with Auxiliary Air Heater Heating Element Z35.
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If the temperature flap lever -C- is in a position that hinders access to the upper screw -A-, change the position of the temperature flap using the
controls for hot air and fresh on, via operating and display unit (e.g. "Hi" setting) on vehicles with Climatronic.
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Cover floor carpet in area below heater core with leak-proof foil and absorbent paper.