Introduction
The purpose of this repair manual is to provide service
advisors and technicians with the basic knowledge needed to
ensure professional and competent procedures.
Note
Only the c
Physical Principles
The four known states of water also apply to air
conditioning system refrigerants.
1 - Gaseous (invisible)
2 - Vapor
3 - Liquid
4 - Solid
Refrigerant R134a Physical Data
Vehicle air conditioning systems make use of the
vaporization and condensation process. In this case, one works
with a substance which boils easily, designated as ref
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
Ball Joint Splitter -VAS251805-,
Removing
- Bring wheels in the straight position.
- Switch off the ignition.
- Secure the
Removing
- Turn the light switch to position "0".
- Remove the light switch trim. Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Instrument Panel; Light Switch
Trim, Removing and Installing.
- If equipped, remove the bolts -1 and
4-.
- Release the retainers in the dire