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, ...

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Limitations and Inaccuracies
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Removing and installing rear underbody cover – petrol/diesel
Note The removal and installation procedures may have to be modified slightly depending on engine fitted. – Loosen lock washer -3-. – Unclip spreader rivet -2- and remove bolt -4-. – Remove rea ...

Removing and installing Denso belt pulley
Note The pulley is sensitive to impact and should therefore be treated with extreme care. If the belt pulley overload protection has deployed, check freedom of movement of air conditioner compressor before rene ...