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:
Checking fuel delivery rate
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Removal wedge -3409-
Remote control for V.A.G. 1348 -V.A.G 1348/3A-
Multimeter e.g. hand-held multimeter -V.A.G 1526E-
Test instrument adapter/DSO (5-pin) -VAS 5565-
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Removing and installing easy-entry Bowden cable A
Removing
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Remove front seat
→ Chapter.
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Secure front seat on seat repair stand
→ Chapter.
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Move front seat to highest position.
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Run-flat tyres, PAX, wheel alignment
The procedure for adjusting the wheel alignment on vehicles
with run-flat tyres (PAX) is the same as for vehicles with
standard tyres.
Generally, the same measuring heads and fasteners for
standard tyres with rim protector can be used on ...
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Without needing to purge refrigerant circuit of contaminants (cleaning),
e.g. in cases of external damage after an accident