Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Empty Refrigerant Circuit
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Remove malfunctioning component. |
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Remove the A/C compressor. |
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Remove oil drain plug from A/C compressor. |
 Note
| To speed up refrigerant oil drainage, turn A/C compressor by
hand via ribbed belt or magnetic clutch plate. |
| Pour the used refrigerator oil out of the A/C compressor. |
| Then fill the A/C compressor with quantity of fresh
refrigerant oil corresponding to quantity of refrigerant oil in
original part compressor. Refer to
→ Rep. Gr.87. |
| Use different refrigerant oils and quantities for the
various compressors. Refer to
→ Rep. Gr.87. |
| To ensure the compressor is lubricated at start-up, at least
80 cm3 of refrigerant oil must be
poured into the compressor. The remainder can be added to the
new reservoir or receiver/dryer. Refer to
→ Rep. Gr.87. |
| If dirt has penetrated into the compressor with the
refrigerant circuit open (for example after an accident),
compressor is to be replaced. |
| Flush the refrigerant circuit with compressed air and remove
moisture with nitrogen. Refer to
→ Chapter „Refrigerant Circuit, Flushing with Compressed Air and
Nitrogen“. |
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Replace receiver/dryer or accumulator and restrictor. |
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Assemble, evacuate and recharge refrigerant circuit. |
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Discharge the refrigerant circuit.
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Remove malfunctioning component, flush with compressed air,
collect escaping refrigerant oil.
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Other materials:
Autogas
Fig. 133 In the upper section of the centre
console: switch for Autogas
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings When the vehicle is restarted, the last
manually selected operating mode will be adopted automatically. If, for example,
autogas mode was activa ...
Tire Service Life, Influences
The following factors influence the service life of a tire
in varying degrees.
Driving style:
Speed
Brakes
Acceleration
Cornering
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Indicator lamps
Fig. 55 In the upper section of the centre
console: indicator lamp for disabled front passenger front airbag
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Lit up
Location
Possible cause
Solution
Instrument c ...
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Refrigerant Still in Circuit