Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Clearing refrigerant circuit of contaminants

Detecting leaks in refrigerant circuit using leak detecting system -VAS 6196- or leak detecting system -VAS 6201- or a later model

  Note Small leaks can be detected with, for example, an UV leak detector additive. –  Evacuate refrigerant circuit using a ...

Blowing through refrigerant circuit with compressed air and nitrogen

Use compressed air to force moisture and other contaminants out of the refrigerant circuit and use nitrogen to force moisture out of the refrigerant circuit. ...

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Principle circuit diagrams for various purging circuits
  Note The arrows in the following illustrations show the direction of flow of the refrigerant during purging. The refrigerant flows against the direction of flow during normal conditioning of the air, which is why the high-pressure system o ...

Restrictor
The restrictor creates a restriction. This restriction limits the flow, separating the high-pressure and low-pressure sides in the refrigerant circuit. Upstream of the restrictor, the refrigerant is warm due to the high pressure. Downstream of the restri ...

Checklist
The following actions must always be carried out in the given order in preparation for filling a tyre : If you get a flat tyre, park your vehicle on a firm and level surface at a safe distance from the flow of traffic. Switch on the electronic parking brake Braking, stopping and ...