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Air conditioning system with refrigerant R134a

Testing equipment and tools

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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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 the refrigerant circuit.
Caution Non-authorised tools or materials (e.g. leak inhibitor additive) may cause damage or adversely influence the system.

Only tools and materials approved by the manufacturer may be used.

The use of non-approved tools or materials will render the warranty void.

Tools and materials available from distribution centre or importer
Overview page
Air conditioner service station -VAS 6007A-; for other air conditioner service stations refer to → V.A.G equipment catalogue → Fig.
Leak detector -V.A.G 1796- → Fig.
Leak detecting system -VAS 6196- → Fig.
Leak detection additive -VAS 6196/1- not illustrated
Leak detecting system -VAS 6201- or later model → Fig.
Air conditioner service station -VAS 6380- with purging device or air conditioner service station with purging device -VAS 6337- (latest available air conditioner service stations → V.A.G workshop equipment catalogue). With integrated program for purging refrigerant circuit using refrigerant R134a. not illustrated
Purging device for refrigerant circuits -VAS 6337/1-, (other available refrigerant circuit purging devices → V.A.G workshop equipment catalogue. For purging refrigerant circuit using refrigerant R134a. May also be used on older air conditioner service stations (purging procedure must then be carried out manually) with a reservoir volume of at least 10 kg refrigerant R134a. → Fig.
Purging device for refrigerant circuits -VAS 6336/1-, (other available refrigerant circuit purging devices → V.A.G workshop equipment catalogue. For purging refrigerant circuit using refrigerant R134a. May also be used on older air conditioner service stations (purging procedure must then be carried out manually) with a reservoir volume of at least 10 kg refrigerant R134a. → Fig.
Adapter case VW/Audi passenger vehicle set -VAS 6338/1- for refrigerant circuits with refrigerant R134a. For connection of air conditioner service station to refrigerant circuit and to bridge certain components during purging with refrigerant R134a or blowing through with compressed air or nitrogen. not illustrated
Adapter case commercial vehicle set -VAS 6338/50- for refrigerant circuits with refrigerant R134a. For connection of air conditioner service station to refrigerant circuit and to bridge certain components during purging or blowing through. not illustrated
Ultrasonic air conditioner cleaning unit -VAS 6189A-

To remove unpleasant odours originating from air conditioning system.

 not illustrated
Suction feed spray-gun -V.A.G 1538-

V.A.G 1538/5, probe for evaporator cleaning, short

V.A.G 1538/6, probe for evaporator cleaning, long

V.A.G 1538/7, probe for evaporator cleaning, 700 mm (CV)

Cleaner D 600 100 A1

Cleaning solution for evaporator D 600 100 A2

To remove unpleasant odours from evaporator

 not illustrated
Release tools case -VAS 6127-

To open refrigerant pipes.

 → Fig.
Release tools -VAS 6127/1-3-

To open refrigerant pipes.

 → Fig.
Counterhold -V.A.G 1616-

For coupling plate (air conditioner compressor made by “Sanden”).

 → Fig.
Puller -V.A.G 1616/1- for magnetic clutch (Sanden air conditioner compressor). → Fig.
Magnetic clutch puller -V.A.G 1719- (Zexel air conditioner compressor). → Fig.
Adapter set for refrigerant circuit -V.A.G 1785/1-10- R134a. → Fig.
Combination fine filter unit for compressed air systems; oil, dirt and water separator as used for paint gun systems → Workshop equipment catalogue. not illustrated
O-ring → Parts catalogue. not illustrated
Refrigerant oil → Parts catalogue. not illustrated
Socket insert -T10364- for valves of service connections on HP/LP side of refrigerant circuit. → Fig.

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