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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Evacuation and charging valves for quick-release couplings of air conditioner service station on refrigerant circuit

Using torque wrench -V.A.G 1783- with ratchet adapter -VAS 6234-, this page covers the evacuation and charging valves for the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 AC service station — WARNING: danger of freezing injuries if the circuit hasn't been evacuated first.

Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783- (2…10 Nm) with 1/4" ratchet adapter -VAS 6234-
  WARNING
Danger of freezing injuries.
If refrigerant circuit has not been evacuated, refrigerant will escape.
Extract refrigerant before opening refrigerant circuit. If the refrigerant circuit is not opened within 10 minutes after it has been evacuated, pressure may develop in coolant circuit due to re-evaporation. Extract refrigerant again.
Only valves and connections resistant to R134a refrigerant and the related refrigerant oils may be used.
The connectors for the high-pressure and low-pressure sides are different (outside diameter).
Always screw on sealing caps.
Arrangement within the vehicle.
See vehicle-specific repair manual → Rep. gr.87
   

Questions & answers

Evacuation and charging valves for quick-release couplings of air conditioner service station on refrigerant circuit — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

How do I connect the Golf Mk7 AC service station?
Use torque wrench -V.A.G 1783- with ratchet adapter -VAS 6234- and appropriate insert -T10364-. Connect to the low and high-pressure service valves.
Refrigerant circuit with restrictor and reservoir
1 -  Air conditioner compressor 2 -  Condenser 3 -  Restrictor 4 ...

Evacuation and charging valve with Schrader valve
  Note Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783- with 1/4" ratchet adapter -VAS 6234- Appropriate insert -T10364- to remove Schrader valve ...