ABOVE, it is necessary to route two lines from the engine compartment, all the way to the front of the car. These two lines, one high pressure and the other low, must be mounted securely to the pan. I.C.E. uses special mounting clamps to retain the hoses. BELOW LEFT, the primary condenser is mounted behind the front beam.
 resulted in the
development of a highly efficient air L-conditioning system. All of this has made fitting
an air conditioning unit into a VW more appealing than ever before. The power now required
to spin today's air conditioning compressors is far less than what it used to be. And.
they are physically smaller in size and easier to mount. |
ABOVE, with the right wheel removed, you can see how the primary condenser is mounted behind the front beam.Yes, it is close, but does not interfere with the steering. RIGHT, the entire evaporator unit mounts under the dash with a number of self-tapping sheet metal screws, This unit is made primarily from ABS plastic, so it really doesn't weigh as much as it looks. |
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| Above, high-pressure lines are custom made for each application.
This special Atco hydraulic press is used to crimp the fittings onto the special neoprene
hose. The type of freon gas used will determine which type of fittings are required. Below, the primary condenser with fan. |
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| LEFT, several holes need to be drilled into the floor pan to either mount the primary condenser or, allow the pressure lines to pass into the interior. BELOW, the drier/separator is positioned inside the right front wheel well as shown. |
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