Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Refrigerant Circuit, Converting R12 to R134a and Servicing
 Note
| The laws and regulations listed below are applicable in
Germany. Different or additional laws and regulations may apply
in other countries. |
| Addresses in other countries can be obtained from the
relevant authorities. |
| For environmental reasons and on account of the
corresponding legislation, refrigerant R12 can no longer be
manufactured or supplied. Refrigerant R134a has been developed
as a replacement for R12. |
| A/C systems developed and designed for refrigerant R12
cannot however simply be charged with refrigerant R134a. To
ensure trouble-free operation of the air conditioning system
even after conversion, various components of the refrigerant
circuit must be replaced. |
| A precise description of the conversion procedure and
information on the servicing of converted refrigerant circuits
can be found in Repair Manual: Air Conditioner with Refrigerant
R12 Parts 2 and 3. This repair manual is only available in hard
copy. |
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Note
The laws and regulations listed below are applicable in
Germany. Different or additional laws and regulations may apply
in other countries.
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Note
The laws and regulations listed below are applicable in
Germany. Different or additional laws and regulations may apply
in other countries.
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Other materials:
Frequently asked questions
If you suspect that there is a fault in the vehicle or if your vehicle has
been damaged, read and observe the following information before
contacting a Volkswagen dealership or qualified workshop. You may also find
useful information in the index under the headings Things to note or Checklist. ...
Evacuating and Charging Valve, High Pressure Side
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1783 - 2-10Nm -VAG1783- with Torque Wrench
1783 - 1/4" Drive Ratchet -VAS6234-
WARNING
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Driving
a loaded vehicle
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
For good vehicle handling when driving a loaded vehicle, please observe the following:
Stow all items of luggage securely .
Accelerate carefully and gently.
Avoid sudden braking and driving manoeuvres.
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