Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Refrigerant Circuit Repair Information

Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual / Refrrigerant R134a Servicing / Refrigerant Circuit General Information / Refrigerant Circuit Repair Information

WARNING

When performing work on refrigerant circuit, observe all generally applicable safety precautions and pressure vessel regulations.

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 manufacturer.

The warranty is voided if non-approved tools or materials are used.

Special tools and accessories:

The performance of proper workmanlike repairs on an air conditioning system:

Requires the use of special tools and materials as listed in. Refer to → Chapter „Special Tools“.

Requires compliance with the basic instructions for use of leak detectors. Refer to → Chapter „Refrigerant Circuit, Tracing Leaks, with Electronic Leak Detector -VAG1796-“.

Requires expert knowledge.

Note

Releasing refrigerant into the environment is not permitted (punishable by law). Refer to → Chapter „Laws and Regulations“.

Charging Systems not Requiring a Permit

At this time, A/C service units for extracting, cleaning and filling refrigerant for motor vehicle A/C systems are available from various manufacturers. ...

Laws and Regulations

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Other materials:

Contact Release Tools
Various release tools are used to remove the different terminals from terminal housings without damage. A selection of release tools are a component of the Wiring Harness Repair Set -VAS1978- and the Wiring Harness Repair Set -VAS1978A-. ...

Indicator lamp in the vehicle key
Fig. 20 Indicator lamp in the vehicle key First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings If a button on the vehicle key is pressed briefly, the indicator lamp (arrow) flashes once. The lamp will flash several times if the button is pressed and held, e.g. convenien ...

Adhesive/Sealant
Definition: Adhesive/Sealant -D 511 500 A2-, gray Adhesive/Sealant -D 511 510 A2-, black Edition 04/2009 Product Description Adhesive/Sealant -D 511 50 ...