Refrigerant Circuit With A/C Service Station, Draining

2012 Volkswagen CC R-Line, 2.0L Eng VIN P, Automatic DCT TransSECTION Refrigerant Circuit With A/C Service Station, Draining
CAUTION:
  • If it is suspected that chemicals were added to the refrigerant circuit to seal leaks, do not connect the A/C service station and do not extract the refrigerant.
  • Chemicals that seal leaks in the coolant circuit form deposits that affect the function of the A/C system and lead to failure of the A/C system and the A/C service station.
  • Inform that customer that there are substances in the A/C system that are no approved by Volkswagen. This A/C system cannot be drained or serviced in the workshop.
RENDER: 1.0x

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