Vehicles with A/C, additional information and removal instructions

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta, 1998 Volkswagen Jetta, 1997 Volkswagen Jetta, 1996 Volkswagen Passat, 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 air conditioning refrigerant circuit.
Avoid damage from bending. Refrigerant lines kink easily.

NOTE: To prevent condenser and refrigerant line damage, make sure that the A/C lines and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent.

To remove and install the engine without opening refrigerant circuit:

Unbolt A/C fluid reservoir and allow to hang free.
Remove retaining clamp(s) from refrigerant lines.
Remove ribbed belt, see RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Remove hood lock carrier assembly.
See LOCK CARRIER WITH ATTACHMENTS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING

Remove A/C compressor bracket

See A/C COMPRESSOR BRACKET, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Remove A/C compressor and lay to side with hood lock carrier in a way that refrigerant lines (arrows) are not stressed.

Fig 1: Removing A/C Compressor And Hood Lock Carrier