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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Warning and indicator lamps
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Lit up Possible cause Solution The electronic parking brake is switched on. Do not drive on! Switch off electronic parking brake . ...

Assembly overview - long noise insulation
Note The removal and installation procedures may have to be modified slightly depending on engine fitted. 1 - Short noise insulation Removing – Remove bolts -2-, -3- and -4-. – Pull out ...

Removing and installing output module 2 for headlights, »R«
WARNING Risk of death due to high voltage! Risk of injury and environmental pollution! Observe operation and safety notes for gas discharge bulbs → Chapte ...