Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Refrigerant Still in Circuit
| Discharge the refrigerant circuit. |
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Remove malfunctioning component, flush with compressed air,
collect escaping refrigerant oil. |
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The new component is to be filled with the amount of
refrigerant oil flushed out (plus 20 cm3
for evaporator, plus 10 cm3 for
condenser, refrigerant pipes and refrigerant hoses) as fresh
refrigerant oil fill. |
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Replace the restrictor depending on the vehicle. |
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Assemble, evacuate and charge the 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 fr ...
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Starting the engine
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The steps should only be carried out in the specified order.
Step
Vehicles with a manual gearbox
Vehicles with an automatic gearbox
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The dangers of assuming an incorrect sitting position
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
If the seat belts are not worn or are worn incorrectly, the risk of severe or
fatal injuries increases. Seat belts can only provide optimal protection if the
seat belt routing is correct. Assuming an incorrect sitting pos ...
Searching for Refrigerant Circuit Leaks with Compressed Air or Nitrogen
Note
This repair manual describes different methods for detecting
leaks in the refrigerant circuit. These methods have been tested
and result in success when used correctly.
If when searching for compressed air / Nit ...
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