1996 Volkswagen Golf Replacing a heater core.

For what liter engine?

2.0 liter engine

With A/C

1 - Clip 2 - Air duct with main shut-off flap--do not disassemble further 3 - Gasket 4 - Wire clip 5 - Fresh air blower (V2) 6 - Fresh air blower series resistance with fuse (N24) 7 - Gasket 8 - Gasket--always replace 9 - Air duct 10 - Nut 11 - Fresh air/heating controls 12 - Cover 13 - Plug 14 - Clip 15 - Control cables 16 - Central flap lever 17 - Temperature flap lever 18 - Footwell/defrost flap lever 19 - Self-tapping screw 20 - Air distribution housing--do not disassemble further 21 - Wire clip 22 - Air duct connector 23 - Gasket--always replace 24 - Heater core 25 - Gasket--always replace 26 - Wire clip Removal : 1.Discharge A/C system. 2.Remove instrument panel. See: Body and Frame\Interior Moulding / Trim\Dashboard / Instrument Panel 3.Remove housing support bracket. 4.Disconnect heater core hoses and plug heater core outlets (to prevent coolant spills). 5.Remove heater box/evaporator housing. Installation: 1.Install seals around perimeter of heater core so there are no gaps, and glue in place. 2.If heater core does not lock into place during installation, fasten to heater box using screws through tabs on top of heater core.

3.When replacing the heater core (1) with fresh/recirculating air flap, Install vacuum hose adaptor (2) on new heater core. 4.Replace gasket (3). 5.Remainder of installation is the reverse of removal.

To Rasmataz, thank you very much for the instructions, now at least I feel possibly I could do the job myself instead of shelling out almost $700. I appreciate it. Thank you again. :)