Refrigerant Line From Condenser To A/C Compressor, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- If equipped, remove the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to BUMPER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Drain the refrigerant circuit. Refer to A/C SERVICE STATION, DISCHARGING .

CAUTION:

Danger or frostbite due to refrigerant coming out under pressure.

Frostbite on the skin and other parts of the body is possible.

- Wear safety gloves.

- Wear protective eyewear.

- Extract refrigerant and open the refrigerant circuit immediately.

- If more than 10 minutes elapse after extracting the refrigerant and the refrigerant circuit was not opened, extract the refrigerant again. Evaporation can cause pressure to develop in the refrigerant circuit.

-- For all the following work, close the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the :VAS6122 .

-- Remove the bolts -2 and 3-.

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Remove the refrigerant line -1-.