Removing (compressor driven via a shaft)

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Discharge refrigerant circuit → Discharge refrigerant circuit .
Use flexible oil extractor V.A.G 1358/A to draw off power steering hydraulic fluid from.

CAUTION: Hot vapor or hot coolant may escape on opening reservoir. Cover cap with cloth and open carefully.

Loosen cap of coolant reservoir.
Unbolt front left wheel.

Fig 1: Removing Quick-Release Fasteners, Screws And Noise Insulation

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Loosen quick-release fasteners - 1 -, screw out bolts - 2 - and remove noise insulation.
Remove front bumper → 63 - BUMPERS for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET.

Fig 2: Removing Left Air Guide In Front Of Auxiliary Cooler

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Remove left air guide - arrow - in front of auxiliary cooler.

Fig 3: Removing Right Air Guide In Front Of Auxiliary Cooler

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Remove right air guide - arrow - in front of auxiliary cooler.
Place drip tray V.A.G 1306 beneath engine.

Fig 4: Removing Drain Plug On Coolant Thermostat Housing

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Remove drain plug - arrow - at housing for thermostat and drain off coolant at engine.

Fig 5: Removing Coolant Hose At Bottom Of Radiator And Draining Off Remaining Coolant

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Remove coolant hose at bottom of radiator - arrow - and drain off remaining coolant.
Place oil drip tray beneath hydraulic lines to rear cooling line.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Hydraulic Lines To Rear Cooling Line At Lock Carrier

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Disconnect hydraulic lines to rear cooling line at lock carrier - arrows -.

Fig 7: Removing Cover In Engine Compartment (Right Side)

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Remove cover - 1 - on right of engine compartment.

Fig 8: Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Regulator Valve N80 And Air Duct

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Disengage Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator Valve N80 - 1 - at air guide.
Remove bolts - arrows -.
Remove air guide - 2 -.

Fig 9: Disconnecting Top Coolant Hose From Radiator

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Remove coolant hose at top - arrow - of radiator.

Fig 10: Removing Cover In Engine Compartment (Left Side)

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Remove cover - 1 - on left of engine compartment.

Fig 11: Removing Electrical Harness Connectors And From Bracket

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Remove connectors - 1 - and - 2 - from bracket and disconnect.
Expose bare wires to lock carrier.

Fig 12: Disconnecting Connector For Headlights On Both Sides Of Vehicle

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Disconnect connector - arrow - for headlights on both sides of vehicle.

Fig 13: Disconnecting Electrical Harness Connector For Left/Right Airbag Sensors On Lock Carrier

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Disconnect connector - arrow - for airbag sensors on left and right of lock carrier.
Expose bare wires.
Remove hood cable at lock carrier →
- 55 HOOD, LIDS
- 55 - HOOD, LIDS for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET
.

Fig 14: Disconnecting Connector For Fan On Right

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Disconnect connector - arrow - for fan on right.

Fig 15: Unbolting Air Guides On Left/Right Of Radiator

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Unbolt air guides on left and right of radiator - arrows -.

NOTE:

To avoid damaging condenser and refrigerant lines/hoses, make sure lines and hoses are not strained, kinked or bent.

Fig 16: Unbolting refrigerant line - arrow - to air conditioner compressor

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Unbolt refrigerant line - arrow - to air conditioner compressor.

Fig 17: Unbolt Refrigerant Line To Air Conditioner Evaporator

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Unbolt refrigerant line - arrow - to air conditioner evaporator.

Fig 18: Removing Bolts At Lock Carrier On Left/Right

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Remove bolts - arrows - at lock carrier on left and right.
Pull off hood seal at lock carrier and wing flanges.

Fig 19: Removing Bolts At Impact Absorbers At Left/Right

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Remove bolts at impact absorbers - arrows - on left and right.

NOTE:

A second technician is required to remove the lock carrier.

Remove lock carrier and set down such that it cannot fall over.

Fig 20: Removing Rear Engine Cover

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Remove rear engine cover - arrows -.

Fig 21: Positioning Support Bridge 10-222 A On Bolted Fender Edges

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Place support bar 10 - 222 A on wing mounting flanges.
Engage hook of support bar in engine lifting eye.
Use spindle of support bar to slightly pre-tension engine (do not raise).

Fig 22: Removing Coolant Hoses At Locations Marked

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Remove coolant hoses at locations marked with arrows.

Fig 23: Removing Coolant Hose At Housing For Thermostat

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Remove coolant hose at housing for thermostat - arrow -.

CAUTION: Take care not to kink or bend refrigerant lines.

Fig 24: Unbolting Retaining Clip For Refrigerant Line At Bracket On Right

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Unbolt retaining clip - arrow - for refrigerant line at bracket on right.

Fig 25: Unbolting Left Bracket For Refrigerant Line

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Unbolt left bracket for refrigerant line - arrows -.

Fig 26: Removing Bolts & Right Refrigerant Line From A/C Compressor

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Remove bolts - 1 - and - 2 -.
Remove refrigerant lines from air conditioner compressor and seal open connections → Refrigerant lines on compressor, removing and installing .

Fig 27: Removing Nuts For Left/Right Stabilizer Mounts