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Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Working on refrigerant circuit

Repairs requiring the opening of the refrigerant circuit must only be carried out by specially trained personnel.
Notes on repairs to vehicles with air conditioning and on handling refrigerant can be found in ELSA under → Air conditioning system with refrigerant R134a; Rep. gr.00.
Notes on testers and tools for repairs to vehicles with air conditioning can be found in ELSA under → Air conditioning system with refrigerant R134a; Rep. gr.00.
Notes on working on air-conditioned vehicles using air conditioner service station can be found in ELSA under → Air conditioning system with refrigerant R134a; Rep. gr.00.
Under certain conditions, it is not necessary to renew the desiccant bag every time that the refrigerant circuit is opened. Refer to ELSA under → Air conditioning system with refrigerant R134a; Rep. gr.00.
The conditions and the procedure for purging with refrigerant R134a are described in ELSA under → Air conditioning system with refrigerant R134a; Rep. gr.00.
   
 
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    Refrigerant circuit seals
    Renew seals. Moisten seals with refrigerant oil before installing. Ensure proper seating of seals on the pipe or in the groov ...

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    Preparatory measures for calibration
    Extensive preliminary work is required before the actual calibration can be carried out using → Vehicle diagnostic tester. Prerequisites: Position vehicle on a firm and level surface. ...

    Removing broken rear window
    –  Protect body and interior from glass splinters. –  Remove pieces of glass up to adhesive sealing material. –  Pull off connections for rear window heating and aerial.     ...

    Removing and installing belt height adjuster, 2-door model
    Removing –  Press belt height adjuster button and move slider of belt height adjuster to lowest position. –  Detach upper B-pillar trim → Chapter. –  ...

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