Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing evaporator
 Note
| The illustration shows a left-hand drive vehicle. The
removal and installation procedure is identical for both
versions. |
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Observe instructions when working on refrigerant circuit
→ Chapter. |
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Remove heater and air conditioner unit
→ Chapter. |
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Release retaining tabs -4- and
-5--arrows-. |
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Detach the top part of the evaporator housing
-3- from the bottom part
-2-. |
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Pull the evaporator -2- out of
the bottom part of the evaporator housing
-1-. |
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Remove expansion valve
→ Chapter. |
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Detach the seal/insulation -3-.
To do so, pull aside the movable part
-5--arrow-. |
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Remove retaining plate -4- for
refrigerant lines. |
| Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When
installing, note the following: |
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If the new evaporator is not equipped with an expansion
valve, the expansion valve from the old evaporator must be
installed
→ Chapter. |
Note
| Even minute leakage at the tongue-and-groove joint between
the top and bottom part of the evaporator housing can lead to
whistling noise as a result of escaping air. Therefore lightly
coat joints with silicone grease to fully seal the joints.
Silicone grease
→ Electronic Parts Catalogue. |
| Before inserting evaporator, check condensation drain and
clean if necessary. |
| Before inserting, clean evaporator housing and, if
necessary, evaporator. |
| → Chapter „Assembly overview - evaporator housing“ |
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Note
Leave the holders in the vehicle on removing the heater and
air conditioning unit. The illustration shows a left-hand drive
vehicle.
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Remove baffle plate
→ Chapter.
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