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Air conditioning system with refrigerant R134a

Connecting air conditioner service station

In this manual: Air conditioning system with refrigerant R134a
General body repairs, exterior — 230General body repairs, interior — 279General information, paint — 133Vechile- specific paint information — 27Heating, air conditioning — 156Auxiliary heater — 58Air conditioning system with refrigerant R134a — 1297- speed dual clutch gearbox 0CW — 544- cylinder injection engine(1.4 1 direct inction. turbocharger) — 182Fuel supply system - Petrol engines — 59Running gear, axles, steering — 221Brake system — 92Wheels and Tyres guide — 12Guide for using trailers — 11Wheels and Tyres Guide - General Information — 121Brake system (hybrid) — 73Electrical system — 326Communication — 65Electrical system, general information — 111
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For vehicles that have connections on both low-pressure and high-pressure sides of refrigerant circuit

Connecting air conditioner service station for measuring and checking

  • Switch off ignition.
  • Connect air conditioner service station to power supply.
  • Connect quick-release coupling adapters to charging hoses for air conditioner service station (handwheels not turned inwards, i.e. hand shut-off valves not open).
  • Switch on air conditioner service station and evacuate charging hoses (necessary only if there is air in the charging hoses).
  • Switch off air conditioner service station.
  • Unscrew sealing caps from service connections (with valve).
  • Connect air conditioner service station via service connections to the vehicle refrigerant circuit using quick-release coupling adapter.
  • Turn handwheel of quick-release coupling adapter inwards only far enough to ensure that valves on service connections are open (check using a pressure gauge; do not overstress valves).
  • Perform the intended measuring and checking work.

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