Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: A/C Technology Basic Principles

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Technical Service Handbook outlining action to be taken to rectify current problems. For the repair manual for model-specific repair work. Refe ...

Physical Principles

The four known states of water also apply to air conditioning system refrigerants. 1 -  gaseous (invisible) 2&n ...

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General Information
  WARNING Risk of injury. Read and follow the Safety Precautions when working with batteries. Refer to → Chapter „Warnings and Safety Precautions“. ...

Critical Point
Vehicle air conditioning systems make use of the vaporization and condensation process. In this case, one works with a substance which boils easily, designated as refrigerant. The refrigerant employed is tetrafluoroethane R134a, which bo ...

Checking the electrolyte level of the vehicle battery
Fig. 141 In the engine compartment: removing the vehicle battery cover First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsThe electrolyte level of the vehicle battery should be checked regularly in high-mileage vehicles, in hot countries and in older vehicle batteries. ...