Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Without needing to purge refrigerant circuit of contaminants (e.g. damage in an accident); no refrigerant has escaped and no moisture or dirt has entered refrigerant circuit

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / Air conditioning system with refrigerant R134a / Renewing components / Renewing receiver or reservoir, and restrictor / Without needing to purge refrigerant circuit of contaminants (e.g. damage in an accident); no refrigerant has escaped and no moisture or dirt has entered refrigerant circuit

Drain refrigerant circuit.

–	Renew restrictor. Depending on vehicle

–	Remove receiver or reservoir.

–	Clean any dirt out of receiver or reservoir.

–	Weigh receiver or reservoir that was removed.

Note

Fill enough refrigerant oil into the new reservoir or collector so that it has the same weight as the container which was removed.

Install new receiver or reservoir.

–	Assemble refrigerant circuit, evacuate and charge.

After purging refrigerant circuit of contaminants, e.g. due to moisture intrusion (because refrigerant circuit has stood open for a length of time) or due to dirt

The reservoir or receiver or cartridge of the dryer bag need not be renewed under the following circumstances: After an accident in which there ...

Testing equipment and tools

List of test equipment, tools and materials Note This list is an overview of the test equipment, tools and materials necessary for professional repairs to t ...

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Assembly overview - locking mechanism
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Notes on towing
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsTow rope or tow bar It is easier and safer to tow a vehicle with a tow bar. Only use a tow rope if you do not have a tow bar. The tow rope should be slightly elastic to reduce the strain on both vehicles. It is advisable ...

Primary locking element
The primary locking mechanism is what fixes an individual crimp contact in the contact housing. If necessary, any housing catches in place (secondary locking mechanisms) must be released or removed prior to disengaging the contacts using ...