Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Leaks or internal damage (e.g. noises or lack of power)
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Drain refrigerant circuit. |
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Remove air conditioner compressor. |
 Note
| In the event of internal damage (to air conditioner
compressor), purge with R134a refrigerant
→ Chapter. |
| If a different air conditioner compressor with other
refrigerant oil is fitted, purge the refrigerant circuit with
R134a refrigerant
→ Chapter. |
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Renew receiver / dryer cartridge and expansion valve or
reservoir and restrictor. Only if there was no more refrigerant
in the circuit. |
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If leaking, examine the expansion valve for dirt or
corrosion; renew if necessary. |
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Assemble refrigerant circuit, evacuate and charge. |
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Drain refrigerant circuit.
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Remove air conditioner compressor.
Note
If a different air conditioner com ...
Other materials:
Removing and installing LED modules for daytime running light and side light
-L176-/-L177- (does not apply for “GTE”)
Note
Left LED module for daytime running light and side light
-L176- and right LED module for daytime running light and side
light -L177- are only fitted on gas discharge headlights.
The daytime running light and sid ...
Run-flat tyres, seal inside technology
The vehicles are equipped with self-sealing tyres as an
option.
This technology, referred to as seal inside technology, is a
system that has been developed to allow the car to continue to
be driven even if a nail or screw has penet ...
Hose repair
A new repair concept has been developed for repair work on
wash system hoses. Various connectors, special EPDM hoses
(ethylene-propylene terpolymer) and heat-shrink hose are
available as spare parts.
...
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Without needing to purge refrigerant circuit of contaminants (cleaning),
e.g. in cases of external damage after an accident