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, ...

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Classification of extraction and charging devices in groups
Group 3: Portable extraction and charging devices linking the air conditioning system to a fixed compressed gas container. The fixed compressed gas container is charged with refrigerant or refrigerant/oil mixture. The po ...

Removing and installing handle for seat height adjustment
Note The handle for seat height adjustment can be renewed with front seat installed. Removing Note Remove handle for seat height adjustment as described. Do not kno ...

Removing and installing engine control unit -J623- (with metal locking plate)
Special tools and workshop equipment required Hot air blower -VAS 1978/14A--1- with nozzle -2- from wiring harness repair set -VAS 1978 B- Small grinder (commerci ...