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:
Empty Refrigerant Circuit
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Remove malfunctioning component.
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Remove the A/C compressor.
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Remove oil drain plug from A/C compressor.
Note
To speed up refrigerant oil drai ...
Flat Connector Systems
Note
If necessary, housing securing mechanisms (secondary locks)
must be released or removed using specified tool before
releasing the contacts. Refer to
→ Chapter „Secondary Lock“.
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Fitting the removable ball coupling
Fig. 91 Overview: removable ball coupling
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The removable ball coupling is located under the luggage compartment floor with
the vehicle toolkit.
Key for :
Cap
Ball coupling
Retaining balls
Catch for locking ...
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