Are you sure it is there only for the A/C?

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"Papa" > wrote in message
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> This reservoir is attached to the inside surface of the hood, colored
> black, and looks like a bunch of tennis balls. Is it really necessary?
> Will the A/C work without it? My car is a 1988 VW (Rabbit) Cabriolet
> Convertible. Thanks for responding.
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