Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Replacing Reservoir, No Contaminants, No Loss of Refrigerant
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Discharge the refrigerant circuit. |
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Replace the restrictor depending on the vehicle. |
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Remove receiver or accumulator. |
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Remove dirt from receiver or reservoir. |
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Weigh removed receiver/dryer or reservoir. |
 Note
| Add refrigerant oil to the reservoir or receiver/dryer until
it is the same weight as the component that was removed. |
| Install new receiver/dryer or reservoir. |
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Assemble, evacuate and charge the refrigerant circuit. |
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The reservoir/receiver/dryer or dryer bag/cartridge should
not be replaced under the following conditions.
After an accident when there is no d ...
Other materials:
Evaporator
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 ...
Cleaning wheels
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsCleaning steel wheels
An industrial cleaner is needed to remove accumulated brake dust. Steel wheels
should therefore be cleaned regularly with a separate sponge.
Any damage to the paint on steel wheels should be touched u ...
Refrigerant Circuit, Tracing Leaks, with Electronic Leak Detector -VAG1796
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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Contaminants Removed from Refrigerant Circuit
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