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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Removing
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Remove baffle plate
→ Chapter.
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Automatic brake intervention
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The park assist system helps the driver by braking automatically.
The automatic braking does not replace the driver's responsibility for the accelerator,
brake and clutch .
A parking manoeuvre will be interrupte ...
Assembly overview - steering rack, left-hand drive
Caution
The following work must not be performed while the universal
joint is separated from the steering rack:
Connect battery.
Switch on ignition.
Turn steering rack.
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Removing and installing trim panel
Note
Removal and installation are described for the trim panel on
driver side. Follow same instructions for the front passenger side
as appropriate.
Removal and installation are illustrated for 4-door vehicles.
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