Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Leaks or Internal Damage, for Example Noises or No Output

Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual / Refrrigerant R134a Servicing / Components, Replacing / A/C Compressor, Replacing / Leaks or Internal Damage, for Example Noises or No Output

Note

For vehicles with an electrically-driven A/C compressor, de-energize the high voltage system before removing the A/C compressor. Refer to → Electrical System Hybrid; Rep. Gr.93.

–	Discharge the refrigerant circuit.

–	Remove the A/C compressor.

Note

In the case of internal damage (on A/C compressor), flush refrigerant circuit with refrigerant R134a. Refer to → Chapter „Refrigerant Circuit, Flushing (Cleaning) with Refrigerant R134a“.

If a different A/C compressor is installed with a different refrigerant oil, the refrigerant circuit is to be flushed with refrigerant R134a. Refer to → Chapter „Refrigerant Circuit, Flushing (Cleaning) with Refrigerant R134a“.

–	Replace receiver/dryer/dryer cartridge and expansion valve or reservoir and restrictor.

–	If a leak is present, check the expansion valve for debris or corrosion and replace if necessary.

–	Assemble, evacuate and charge the refrigerant circuit.

Flushing Not Necessary

Note For vehicles with an electrically-driven A/C compressor, de-energize the high voltage system before removing the A/C compressor. Refer to &# ...

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