Condenser (Denso) - remove and install — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Fox (5Z)

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• Contaminating the environment with refrigerant is a punishable offence.All refrigerant circuit components that are open must be closed with proper plugs to prevent humidity from entering them.

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment, and remove the key from ignition.
2. Disconnect the BatteryAElectrical devices27 Starter motor, alternator, battery. [Note: Check if the vehicle has a code radio. If so, request the anti-theft code before disconnecting the BatteryA earth strap.When the BatteryAearth strap is reconnected, check vehicle equipment (radio, clock, central locking, electric windows, etc.) according to the repair manual and/or instructions for use.]
3. Connect the Climate control recovery, recycling and refill set or VAS 6008EQ 7098 or similar equipment to the service valves (1) and (2) of the cooling gas circuit and aspirate all the gas Air conditioning with R134a cooling gas00Technical data. [Note: Contaminating the environment with refrigerant is a punishable offence.All refrigerant circuit components that are open must be closed with proper plugs to prevent humidity from entering them.]
4. Remove the front bumper protector Body - External assembly works63Bumpers.
5. Install front panel in the "“service position”"General body repairs, exterior50Body - Front section.

6. Remove the belt attachment screw (1) .
7. Remove the attachment screw (2) from the set of lines.
8. Remove the belt attachment screw (1) .
9. Remove the attachment screw (2) from the set of lines.
10. Remove the Radiator Fan V7Engine19Cooling system
11. Remove fastening screws (1) from the condenser (5).
12. Remove the radiator and carefully lift it away from the front panelEngine19Cooling system
13. ⚠ Liquid should not be drained from the cooling system — Remove the condenser (5).
14. Tighten fastening screws of the condenser with (5 ± 0,5 Nm) of torque. — 0.5 Nm (0.4 lb-ft)
15. Connect the Climate control recovery, recycling and refill set or VAS 6008EQ 7098 or similar equipment to the service valves (1) and (2) of the cooling gas circuit and aspirate all the gas Air conditioning with R134a cooling gas00Technical data.
16. Check the amount of gas supplied .

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