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:

Removing and installing valve stem seals (cylinder head installed)
Special tools and workshop equipment required Spark plug socket and extension -3122 B- Removal and installation device for valve ...

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects: → Running-in → Accessories and parts → Service fluids and consumables → Repairs and technical modifications → Repairs and faults in the airbag system → Retrofitti ...

Safety precautions during road tests in which test and measuring equipment is used
Risk of injury due to unsecured test and measuring equipment If a front passenger airbag is triggered during an accident, unsecured test and measuring equipment can become dangerous projectiles. – Secure test and measuring equipment with seat belts on ...