Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Special Tools

Replacing Reservoir, No Contaminants, No Loss of Refrigerant

  Discharge the refrigerant circuit. –  Replace the restrictor depending on the vehicle. –  Rem ...

Commercially Available Tools and Materials

  Note This list outlines the testers, tools and materials required for expert refrigerant circuit repair work.   ...

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Information on the air conditioning system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The cooling system for the vehicle interior only works when the engine is running and the blower is switched on. The air conditioning system operates most effectively with the windows and the electric panorama sliding ...

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 ...

Connecting Service Station
  Turn off the ignition. –  Connect the A/C service station to the power supply. –  Connect quick-release coupling adapter to charging hoses of service station (handwheels not screwed in/ha ...