Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 2003

 

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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 2003

 

 

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Discharge refrigerant system, See A/C refrigerant system, discharging  

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Drain coolant 

See COOLING SYSTEM (MECHANICAL) under ENGINE. 

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Disconnect refrigerant pipes at condenser 

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Bring front end assembly (lock carrier) into service position. 

See LOCK CARRIER, MOVING TO SERVICE POSITION .

CAUTION: Immediately plug open connections on A/C components to prevent 

dirt and moisture contamination.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 HVAC Air Conditioning - New Beetle

  

Fig. 21: Lock Carrier & Condenser 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

1. Radiator 

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Always use new coolant after replacement  

2. Condenser  

3. Bolt 

NOTE:

The following list refers to items in Fig. 21 .

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 HVAC Air Conditioning - New Beetle

  

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8 N.m (71 in lb)  

4. Lock carrier 

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Bring into service position 

See LOCK CARRIER, MOVING TO SERVICE POSITION . 

HEATER/EVAPORATOR UNIT, DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 

Removing 

First do the following: 

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Discharge refrigerant system, See A/C refrigerant system, discharging  

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Drain coolant 

See COOLING SYSTEM (MECHANICAL) under ENGINE. 

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Disconnect refrigerant lines at condenser/expansion valve  

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Disconnect coolant hoses from heater core 

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Remove instrument panel 

See INSTRUMENT PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING . 

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Loosen instrument panel cross member. See INSTRUMENT PANEL CROSS MEMBER .  

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Remove heater/evaporator unit  

CAUTION:

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Immediately plug open connections on A/C components to 
prevent dirt and moisture contamination.  

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The cooling system is pressurized when the engine is warm. 
Wear gloves and other protection and carefully release system 
pressure if necessary, before performing repairs.  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 HVAC Air Conditioning - New Beetle

  

Fig. 22: Exploded View Of Heater/Evaporator Unit 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

1. Heater core 

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Always use new coolant after replacement  

2. Housing, upper part 

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With fresh/recirculating air flap  

3. Evaporator seal 

NOTE:

The following list refers to items in Fig. 22 .

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 HVAC Air Conditioning - New Beetle

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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