Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Refrigerant Circuit Repair Information
WARNING
| When performing work on refrigerant circuit, observe
all generally applicable safety precautions and pressure
vessel regulations. |
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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. |
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| 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“. |
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At this time, A/C service units for extracting, cleaning and
filling refrigerant for motor vehicle A/C systems are available
from various manufacturers.
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Other materials:
Removing the ball coupling
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Unhitch the trailer .
Remove the cover from the lock on the handwheel.
Insert the key ⑧ into the lock and turn it clockwise.
Hold the ball coupling tightly in your left hand .
Use your right ha ...
Special Tools
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Crimping Pliers, Complete -VAS1978/1A-
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Sealing and inflating tyres
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Sealing a tyre
Unscrew the cap from the tyre valve.
Use the valve core extractor to screw the valve core out of the tyre
valve. Place the core on a clean surface.
Shake the tyre filler bottle vigorously up ...
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