Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Refrigerant Circuit Repair Information
WARNING
| When performing work on refrigerant circuit, observe
all generally applicable safety precautions and pressure
vessel regulations. |
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Caution
| Non-approved tools or materials such as leak sealing
additives can cause damage or malfunctions in the
system. |
| Only use tools and materials approved by the
manufacturer. |
| The warranty is voided if non-approved tools or
materials are used. |
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| Special tools and accessories: |
| The performance of proper workmanlike repairs on an air
conditioning system: |
| Requires the use of special tools and materials as listed
in. Refer to
→ Chapter „Special Tools“. |
| Requires compliance with the basic instructions for use of
leak detectors. Refer to
→ Chapter „Refrigerant Circuit, Tracing Leaks, with Electronic
Leak Detector -VAG1796-“. |
| Requires expert knowledge. |
 Note
| Releasing refrigerant into the environment is not permitted
(punishable by law). Refer to
→ Chapter „Laws and Regulations“. |
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At this time, A/C service units for extracting, cleaning and
filling refrigerant for motor vehicle A/C systems are available
from various manufacturers.
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Other materials:
Test Requirements
Note
Check cooling performance. The A/C system is functioning
correctly when the air flowing from the instrument panel vents
has a temperature of 70C or lower.
Setting on Climatronic “LO”.
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Checklist
To ensure your own safety and that of your passengers, observe
the following actions in the specified order :
Stop the vehicle at a safe distance
away from moving traffic and on a suitable surface .
Switch on the hazard warning lights
using the button .
Apply the handbrake ...
A/C System and Refrigerant R134a Safety Precautions
A/C Service Station -VAS6007A- (and further or current A/C
Service Station)
Refer to the Workshop Equipment Catalog.
WARNING
It is recommended to have an eye-flushing bot ...
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