Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: A/C Compressor, Replacing

Refrigerant Still in Circuit

Discharge the refrigerant circuit. –  Remove malfunctioning component, flush with compressed air, collect escaping refrigerant oil. ...

Flushing Not Necessary

  Note For vehicles with an electrically-driven A/C compressor, de-energize the high voltage system before removing the A/C compressor. Refer to &# ...

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Checking with Expansion Valve and Receiver/Dryer, with Internally Regulated A/C Compressor
  Note Connecting service station. Refer to → Chapter „Connecting Service Station“. Observe test requirements. Refer to → Chapter „Pressures, Checking“. –  ...

Test Requirements
Radiator and condenser are clean (clean if necessary). The ribbed belt for the A/C compressor and alternator tensioned correctly. All air ducts, covers and seals are OK and installed correctly. ...

Checking
–  Turn off the ignition. –  Connect pressure gauge battery (A/C service station). –  Take pressure gauge readings. There are two possible results A and B.   &nbs ...