Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Retrofitting refrigerant circuit from R12 refrigerant to R134a refrigerant

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / Air conditioning system with refrigerant R134a / Refrigerant circuit / Retrofitting refrigerant circuit from R12 refrigerant to R134a refrigerant

Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) is no longer used as a refrigerant in the automotive sector.

R12Converting refrigerant circuits from refrigerant R12 to refrigerant R134a and repairing the converted circuits.

→ Repair manual for air conditioning systems with refrigerant R12 parts 2 and 3. This workshop manual is only available as a hard copy.

Important repair notes on air conditioning

Air conditioning systems designed for refrigerant R12 must not be charged with refrigerant R134a until specific conversion measures have been performed →& ...

Working with the air conditioner service station

Caution If there is evidence to suggest that chemical substances have been added in the vehicle to seal leaks, ...

Other materials:

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings ParkPilot settings in the infotainment system menu Switch on the ignition. If necessary, switch on the infotainment system. Press the button. Touch the function button. Touch the Parking and manoeuvering fu ...

Checking oil pressure
Special tools and workshop equipment required Oil pressure tester -V.A.G 1342- Procedure Oil level OK: checking → Booklet. ...

Removing and installing vibration damper
Special tools and workshop equipment required Counterhold -T10475- Removing – Remove noise insulation → General body repairs, ...