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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“.
   
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