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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Frequently asked questions
If you suspect that there is a fault in the vehicle or if your vehicle has been damaged, read and observe the following information before contacting a Volkswagen dealership or qualified workshop. You may also find useful information in the index under the headings Things to note or Checklist. ...

Extraction System Group Classifications
At this time, A/C service units for extracting, cleaning and filling refrigerant for motor vehicle A/C systems are available from various manufacturers. Group 3: Mobile extraction and charging systems for filling c ...

Flushing Circuit Block Diagrams
  Note The arrows in the following illustrations show the direction of refrigerant flow while flushing. During flushing, refrigerant flows in the opposite direction than during A/C system operation, therefore the high pressure side of A/C se ...