Technical Data; General Notes On Air Conditioning Systems; Introduction; Additional Information - Volkswagen Amarok 2011 Workshop Manual

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Technical data

1 General notes on air conditioning
systems
(VRL007231; Edition 10.2014)
1.1

Introduction

This repair manual is intended to provide technicians and fitters
with the basic knowledge required for performing trained work on
these systems.
Note
Successful completion of a training course such as AB160 or
♦
ST160 Air conditioning systems including "technical informa‐
tion" is required.
This repair manual is a part of the training material.
♦
It should also be available to the responsible supervisory author‐
ities upon request.
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.
Use of non-approved tools or materials will render the warranty
void.
1.2

Additional information

♦ Technical Service Handbook with measures for rectifying lat‐
est malfunctions.
♦ Workshop manual for service work specific to model ⇒ Heat‐
ing, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 .
♦ ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting lo‐
cations
♦ Self-study programme No. 208 is no longer up-to-date in some
sections. E.g. the statement "The receiver must be renewed
each time the refrigerant circuit is opened". The following con‐
ditions apply ⇒ page 159
♦ Video programs for staff training.
♦ Catalogue of special tools / workshop testing.
♦ Service Organisation Volume 1 Additional equipment.
♦ Workshop manual for air conditioning system with R12 refrig‐
erant (for vehicles that were manufactured up to model year
1993). This workshop manual is only available as a hard copy.
Air conditioning system with refrigerant R134a - Edition 10.2014

1. General notes on air conditioning systems

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