Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Leaks or Internal Damage, for Example Noises or No Output

Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual / Refrrigerant R134a Servicing / Components, Replacing / A/C Compressor, Replacing / Leaks or Internal Damage, for Example Noises or No Output

Note

For vehicles with an electrically-driven A/C compressor, de-energize the high voltage system before removing the A/C compressor. Refer to → Electrical System Hybrid; Rep. Gr.93.

–	Discharge the refrigerant circuit.

–	Remove the A/C compressor.

Note

In the case of internal damage (on A/C compressor), flush refrigerant circuit with refrigerant R134a. Refer to → Chapter „Refrigerant Circuit, Flushing (Cleaning) with Refrigerant R134a“.

If a different A/C compressor is installed with a different refrigerant oil, the refrigerant circuit is to be flushed with refrigerant R134a. Refer to → Chapter „Refrigerant Circuit, Flushing (Cleaning) with Refrigerant R134a“.

–	Replace receiver/dryer/dryer cartridge and expansion valve or reservoir and restrictor.

–	If a leak is present, check the expansion valve for debris or corrosion and replace if necessary.

–	Assemble, evacuate and charge the refrigerant circuit.

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 &# ...

Receiver/Dryer or Reservoir and Restrictor, Replacing

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Other materials:

Protecting
Caution Missing protection leads to the electrical system damage. Note All threaded connections must be tightened to the specified torque. ...

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 ...

Engine data
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings For reasons of vehicle registration and vehicle taxation, the power output and performance of some engines may vary in some countries from the information given in this booklet. Petrol engines ...