Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: A/C Technology Basic Principles

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Technical Service Handbook outlining action to be taken to rectify current problems. For the repair manual for model-specific repair work. Refe ...

Physical Principles

The four known states of water also apply to air conditioning system refrigerants. 1 -  gaseous (invisible) 2&n ...

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Flushing Circuit Block Diagrams
  Note The arrows in the following illustrations show the direction of refrigerant flow while flushing. During flushing, refrigerant flows in the opposite direction than during A/C system operation, therefore the high pressure side of A/C se ...

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 ...

Cleaning windows and exterior mirrors
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsCleaning windows and exterior mirrors Moisten the windows and exterior mirrors with commercially available, alcohol-based glass cleaner. Dry the glass surfaces with a clean chamois leather or a lint-free cloth. Chamois l ...