How to replace the A/C evaporator core in an automotive air conditioning system on Volkswagen Golf?

The air conditioning system should be emptied at an automotive air conditioning facility or a dealership service department. The second step is to take out the heater and the air conditioner housing and put it down on a clean working surface. Go ahead to lift off the evaporator core fasteners, divide the housing and remove the evaporator core out of the housing carefully. The reinstatement is in the opposite sequence of the removal process, with due careful attention being paid to reactive insulating or sealing materials being placed in place around the evaporator core pipes, and around the core itself. Each time the air conditioning system is reinstalled, new O-rings must be employed on the fittings. Should you replace the evaporator core with a new one, then add new refrigerant oil to the new part, however, always remember that it has to match up with the type of refrigerant, R-134a or R1234yf, which might be used in the vehicle. Lastly, the shop where the initial discharge was done must evacuate the system, recharge, and leak test the system.

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Volkswagen Golf Evaporator Core Part Number: 5Q1-816-100
$372.09 MSRP: $508.32
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- Other Name: Evaporator; Evaporator Assembly, Evaporator Core
- Replaces: 5Q1-820-102
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf | Launch Edition, S, SE, SEL, TDI S, TDI SE, TDI SEL | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
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Volkswagen Golf Evaporator Part Number: 1H1-820-103-C
$322.08 MSRP: $440.00
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- Replaces: 1H1-820-103-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993-1999 Volkswagen Golf | Celebration Edition, City, GL, GLS, GTI, GTI VR6, Jazz, K2, Limited Edition, Sport, TDI, Trek, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Evaporator Core Part Number: V04-018-002-A
$297.94 MSRP: $407.02
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- Other Name: Repair Kit
- Replaced by: 5WB-816-103-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2021 Volkswagen Golf | Base, Launch Edition, S, SE, SEL, TDI S, TDI SE, TDI SEL, TSi, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
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Volkswagen Golf Evaporator Core Part Number: 1K1-820-103-E
$491.04 MSRP: $670.82
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Evaporator; Evaporator Assembly
- Replaces: 1K1-820-103-B, 1K1-820-103-A, 1K1-820-103
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2014 Volkswagen Golf | Base, TDI | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Case Part Number: 1J1-820-007-B
$414.20 MSRP: $565.85
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- Other Name: Housing
- Replaces: 1J1-820-007-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2006 Volkswagen Golf | GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS TDI, GTI, GTI 1.8T, GTI 20th Anniversary, GTI 337, GTI GLS, GTI GLX, GTI VR6, TDI, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Evaporator Core Part Number: 3C1-820-103-D
$539.84 MSRP: $737.48
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Evaporator; Evaporator Core
- Replaces: 3C1-820-103-A, 3C1-820-103-C, 3C1-820-103, 3C1-820-103-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2014 Volkswagen Golf | Base, TDI | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Case Part Number: 1J1-820-007-E
$695.39 MSRP: $876.91
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Housing
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2006 Volkswagen Golf | GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS TDI, GTI, GTI 1.8T, GTI 20th Anniversary, GTI 337, GTI GLS, GTI GLX, GTI VR6, TDI, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Evaporator Part Number: 176-820-103
$214.91 MSRP: $301.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Evaporator Core
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1987 Volkswagen Golf | Base, GL, GT, GTI, GTI 16-Valve | 4 Cyl 1.6 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Evaporator Part Number: 176-271-103-A
$335.98 MSRP: $458.98
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Product Specifications
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1988-1992 Volkswagen Golf | Base, GL, GT, GTI 16-Valve, GTI 8-Valve | 4 Cyl 1.6 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS

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Volkswagen Golf A/C Evaporator Core Parts and Q&A

Evaporator Core
5Q1-816-100
Q: How to replace the A/C evaporator core in an automotive air conditioning system on Volkswagen Golf?
A:
The air conditioning system should be emptied at an automotive air conditioning facility or a dealership service department. The second step is to take out the heater and the air conditioner housing and put it down on a clean working surface. Go ahead to lift off the evaporator core fasteners, divide the housing and remove the evaporator core out of the housing carefully. The reinstatement is in the opposite sequence of the removal process, with due careful attention being paid to reactive insulating or sealing materials being placed in place around the evaporator core pipes, and around the core itself. Each time the air conditioning system is reinstalled, new O-rings must be employed on the fittings. Should you replace the evaporator core with a new one, then add new refrigerant oil to the new part, however, always remember that it has to match up with the type of refrigerant, R-134a or R1234yf, which might be used in the vehicle. Lastly, the shop where the initial discharge was done must evacuate the system, recharge, and leak test the system.