Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Introduction

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / Air conditioning system with refrigerant R134a / General notes on air conditioning systems / Introduction

This repair manual is intended to provide technicians and fitters with the basic knowledge required for performing trained work on these systems.

Note

Successful completion of a training course such as AB160 or ST160 Air conditioning systems including "technical information" is required.

This repair manual is a part of the training material.

It should also be available to the responsible supervisory authorities upon request.

Caution

Non-authorised tools or materials (e.g. leak inhibitor additive) may cause damage or adversely influence the system.

Only tools and materials approved by the manufacturer may be used.

The use of non-approved tools or materials will render the warranty void.

General notes on air conditioning systems

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Additional information

Technical Service Handbook with measures for rectifying latest malfunctions. Workshop manual for service work specific to model →&nb ...

Other materials:

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