Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Reservoir
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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All components of the refrigerant circuit submitted for
quality observation are always to be sealed (use original
sealing caps of original part). |
Replace damaged or leaking components of refrigerant
circuit. Refer to
→ Chapter „Components, Replacing“. |
To date, the original parts (compressor, reservoir,
receiver/dryer, evaporator and condenser) have been filled with
nitrogen gas. This charge is being gradually discontinued. There
is little or no pressure equalization when removing the sealing
plugs from the original part. |
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The reservoir collects the vaporized and gaseous mixture
coming from the evaporator to ensure the compressor only
receives gaseous refrigerant. Gaseous refrigerant is formed from
the vapor. |
The refrigerant oil flowing in the circuit is not retained
in the reservoir as it has an oil drilling. |
Moisture which has entered the refrigerant circuit during
repairs will be collected by a filter (desiccant bag) in the
reservoir. |
Gaseous refrigerant is extracted with oil by the A/C
compressor. |
Note
Replace the reservoir if refrigerant circuit has been open
for a long time (beyond the normal repair time) and moisture has
penetrated inside, or if required due to a specific complaint.
Refer to
→ Chapter „Components, Replacing“. |
Remove sealing plugs -A- and
-B- only immediately prior to
installing. |
A desiccant bag in an unsealed reservoir is saturated with
moisture after a short period of time and unusable. |
When installing, note arrow for direction of flow if
necessary. |
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Caution
Non-approved tools or materials such as leak sealing
additives can cause damage or malfunctions in the
sys ...
Caution
Non-approved tools or materials such as leak sealing
additives can cause damage or malfunctions in the
sys ...
Other materials:
Snow Chains
Snow Chins, Assembly and Replacing
Snow chains may be mounted only on the drive wheels.
If the vehicle has AWD, then snow chains may be used on the
front wheels only.
Snow chains are not possible with all wheel/tire
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Using the vehicle in other countries and continents
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe vehicle has been manufactured specifically for a particular
country and complies with the registration regulations that applied in that country
at the time of vehicle production.
If the vehicle is to be sold in anothe ...
Run-Flat Tire (PAX), Lettering On Side Wall
In contrast to conventional tires, other designations are
found on the tire flanks of PAX tires. In this way, these tires
can be allocated clearly.
PAX Tires, Designations
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