Additional removal information for vehicles with A/C

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta, 1998 Volkswagen Jetta, 1997 Volkswagen Jetta, and 1996 Volkswagen Jetta. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Disconnect A/C refrigerant line brackets and support points only.
DO NOT open the air conditioning refrigerant circuit.
Avoid damage from bending. Refrigerant lines kink easily.

Remove air cleaner assembly.
Remove A/C fluid reservoir and allow to hang free.
Remove retaining clamp(s) from refrigerant lines.
Remove A/C condenser from radiator, WITHOUT DISCONNECTING refrigerant lines, and pull forward as far as possible.
Lift out radiator and fan assembly.
Secure A/C condenser to body so that refrigerant lines/hoses are not stressed.