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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.
  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.
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“.
   
Charging Systems not Requiring a Permit
At this time, A/C service units for extracting, cleaning and filling refrigerant for motor vehicle A/C systems are available from various manufacturers. ...

Laws and Regulations
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Other materials:

Water Content
Only very small amounts of water are soluble in liquid refrigerant. On the other hand, refrigerant vapor and water vapor mix in any ratio. Only a small drop of water may get into the refrigerant circuit. The dryer, dryer bag or dryer car ...

Warning lamp and coolant temperature display
Fig. 138 Coolant temperature display in instrument cluster: Ⓐ cold; Ⓑ normal; Ⓒ warning First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsA display for the coolant temperature may be, depending on the vehicle equipment, located in instrument cluster. In normal driv ...

Battery Safety Label
Battery Safety Label 1. -  When working in the area of batteries, fire, sparks, open flame and smoking are prohibited. Avoid sparks when working with cables and electrical devices, and from electrostatic discharge. Avoid s ...

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