Connecting Air Conditioner Service Station; For Vehicles That Have Connections On Both Low-Pressure And High-Pressure Sides Of; Refrigerant Circuit - Volkswagen Amarok 2011 Workshop Manual

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Air conditioning system with refrigerant R134a - Edition 10.2014
9 Connecting air conditioner service
station
9.1 For vehicles that have connections on
both low-pressure and high-pressure
sides of refrigerant circuit
9.1.1 Connecting air conditioner service sta‐
tion 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 in‐
wards, i.e. hand shut-off valves not open).
– Switch on air conditioner service station and evacuate charg‐
ing 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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