Replacing a heater core in the Volkswagen "Dissimilar" Beetle isn't a light complication of removing and installing the core itself. You must remove the machine's adequate instrument panel, air bag and steering turn to arrive the core, so cook undeniable you be cognizant properly remove all these items before trying to interchange the core yourself. These steps individual pertain to the original Beetle, not the classic Beetle.
Instructions
Removal
1. Disconnect the VW Beetle's rejection battery cable. Jack up the automobile and remove the engine coolant from the cooling system by placing a container underneath the radiator directly below the bleed plug. Remove the plug with a crescent wrench, acquiesce all the coolant to empty, convert the plug and properly dispose of the used fluid.
2. Remove the Chauffeur's side air bag. With the steering path in its lowest position, turn the circle Ninety degrees in Everyone method and twist a 7-inch screwdriver counterclockwise in the hub gap to Proceeds Everyone air bag clip. Remove the bag with the circle turned straight ahead.
3. Disconnect the steering wheel. With the tires facing straight ahead, disconnect the horn's electrical connector and remove the wheel-to-steering column bolt to remove the wheel.
4. Detach and remove the instrument panel. Start by removing the screws and connectors on the driver's side, including the steering column. Disconnect all side covers, the glove box, the radio and all electrical connectors. You'll need two people to remove the panel at the end.
6. Take the heater core out of the heater/ventilation or air conditioning housing assembly. On a ventilation assembly, partially remove the assembly and the retainer clips.
5. Loosen the crossmember-to-chassis bolts from the instrument panel and lift up the crossmember. Disconnect the heater hoses from the core. On an AC system, discharge the refrigerant, disconnect the refrigerant lines and remove the ventilation ducts.
Installation
7. Install the new heater core to the heater/air conditioning or ventilation housing assembly. Connect the assembly back into the VW Beetle, reconnecting the refrigerant lines (if they were disconnected and if it is safe to do so yourself) and heater hoses.
8. Lower the crossmember and re-install the crossmember-to-chassis bolts for the instrument panel. Put the instrument panel back on (this may require an assistant).
9. Reinstall the steering wheel to the steering column and the air bag to the wheel.
10. Refill the cooling system and reconnect the negative battery cable. Evacuate, charge and leak test the air conditioner's refrigerant. (If your Beetle is equiped with R-12 refrigerant, then you can't complete this step yourself, and you'll need to take it to an EPA-certified technician.)
11. Start and operate the VW Beetle's engine to its normal operating temperature. Check the climate control operation and look for any leaks in the system.
