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:
Rear view
Fig. 3 Overview of the rear of the
vehicle
Key for :
Roof aerial
High-mounted brake light
Rear window
Rear window heating
Window aerial
Rear window wiper
Volkswagen badge, used for opening the
tailgate
Tail light cluster
Number plate lights
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Possible Concerns
Note
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”.
Setting on A/C system ...
Wheel Balancing, Rim Radial and Lateral Run-Out, Checking
Mount the rim on the Balancing Machine.
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Use the Wheel Centering System Adapter -VAS5271-.
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Preload the Tire Dial Gauge approximately 2 mm.
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Turn the rim slowly.
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