Volkswagen New Beetle
1.8 Liter 4-Cyl. 5V Turbo OBD II Engine Mechanical
Engine, removing and installing (Page 10-24)
Vehicles with air conditioner, additional information and removal
instructions
WARNING!
The air conditioner refrigerant circuit must not be opened.
Notes:
To prevent damage to condenser and also to the refrigerant pipes/hoses, ensure that the
pipes and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent.
To facilitate removing and installing the engine without opening the refrigerant circuit:
- Remove retaining clamp(s) from refrigerant pipes.
- Remove ribbed belt
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- Remove air conditioner compressor.
Repair Manual, Heating & Air Conditioning , Repair Group 87
