Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: A/C Compressor, Replacing

Refrigerant Still in Circuit

Discharge the refrigerant circuit. –  Remove malfunctioning component, flush with compressed air, collect escaping refrigerant oil. ...

Flushing Not Necessary

  Note For vehicles with an electrically-driven A/C compressor, de-energize the high voltage system before removing the A/C compressor. Refer to &# ...

Other materials:

O-Ring
  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 manufactu ...

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 ...

Flushing Not Necessary
  Note For vehicles with an electrically-driven A/C compressor, de-energize the high voltage system before removing the A/C compressor. Refer to → Electrical System Hybrid; Rep. Gr.93. –  Dischar ...