Servicing A/C System
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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.
The purpose of this Repair Information is to provide foremen and mechanics with the basic knowledge needed to ensure expert working.
NOTE:
Expert knowledge is achieved by one who has taken part successfully in instructional training for example, AB160 or S T160, including trained experts.
This Repair Information also serves as instructional material.
It should also be available for presentation to the responsible supervisory agency on request.
Additional Information Sources
- Technical Service Handbook outlining action to be taken to rectify current problems.
- Repair Information for type-specific servicing work, refer to Air Conditioning .
- Sections of Self Study Program number 208 are no longer up-to-date. An example of this is the statement "The fluid reservoir is replaced each time the refrigerant circuit is opened". The following prerequisites apply. Refer to RESERVOIR/FLUID RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT CONDITIONS .
- Video programs for in-dealership training.
- Special Tools and Workshop Equipment Information.
- Service Organization Volume 1 Additional Equipment.
- Repair Information Air Conditioning with Refrigerant R12. Only hardcopies of this information are available for vehicles through MY 1993.
- The procedure for flushing the refrigerant circuit is selected in Volkswagen Service Net; Volkswagen TV; API Online; or Volkswagen TV Net; API / PKW under the book title Body and then the program from June 8, 2005 Refrigerant Circuit, Flushing, Golf Plus.