Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Clearing refrigerant circuit of contaminants

Detecting leaks in refrigerant circuit using leak detecting system -VAS 6196- or leak detecting system -VAS 6201- or a later model

  Note Small leaks can be detected with, for example, an UV leak detector additive. –  Evacuate refrigerant circuit using a ...

Blowing through refrigerant circuit with compressed air and nitrogen

Use compressed air to force moisture and other contaminants out of the refrigerant circuit and use nitrogen to force moisture out of the refrigerant circuit. ...

Other materials:

Repairing ring terminals
Special tools and workshop equipment required     VAG 1331   Note The use of penetrating fluid, contact spray or grease etc. is prohibited since the missing ad ...

Adjusting clutch engagement
The position of the engagement bearings “K 1” and “K 2” must only be adjusted after the following work: Clutch has been renewed. Engaging levers were renewed. Small ba ...

Reservoir
The reservoir collects the vaporised and gaseous mixture coming from the evaporator to ensure the air conditioner compressor receives only gaseous refrigerant. Gaseous refrigerant is formed from the vapour. Refrigerant oil flowing in the ...