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Service station/ A/C Service Station (this illustration shows for example the VAS6007A), currently available A/C service stations (Tools; Special Tools and Equipment: A/C and Heating).

Fig 1: A/C Service Station VAS6007A

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Work procedures: The operations "testing, extraction (recycling), evacuation and charging" are to be performed in line with the relevant operating instructions.
The filters and dryers installed are to be replaced at the latest at the end of the period of use specified in the operating instructions and whenever the station has been drained (keep replacement filter to hand. Available from equipment manufacturer. Refer to A/C service station operating instructions.
Use can also be made of service stations not described here.
Currently available A/C service stations are equipped with a program for flushing the refrigerant circuit; the flushing equipment required for flushing is also included in delivery of these A/C Service Stations.

NOTE:

This service station comprises the following standard components: Charging cylinder, pressure gauge set, vacuum pump, shutoff valves and charging hoses.

One quick-release coupling each (for service connections on high and low-pressure side) is included in the scope of delivery of this service station.

Current vacuum display (LED) appears after pressing the "Evacuate" button again.

Leak detection unit (for example Leak Detection Kit VAG1796), currently available leak detection units.

Fig 2: A/C Refrigerant System, Checking For Leaks

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Leak detection system (for example Leak Detection Kit VAS6201A, currently available leak detection systems.

Fig 3: Identifying Leak Detection System (VAS 6201)

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Puller for A/C Clutch Set VAG1719 (for "Zexel" A/C compressor)

Fig 4: A/C Clutch Set VAG 1719 (For "Zexel" A/C Compressors)

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Adapter set for refrigerant circuit R134a VAG1785/1-10

Fig 5: Adapter Set R134A VAG 1785/1-10

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Adapter for cleaning refrigerant circuit (flush with refrigerant R134a. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, CLEANING (FLUSHING), WITH REFRIGERANT R134A ; or blow through with compressed air and nitrogen. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, FLUSHING WITH COMPRESSED AIR AND NITROGEN .)

A - 5/8"-18 UNF thread for conical seal

B - Union nut (for connection with O-ring) with thread

M 18x1.5 VAG1785/1
M 20x1.5 VAG1785/2
M 24x1.5 VAG1785/3
M 28x1.5 VAG1785/4

Adapter

Fig 6: Identifying Adapter

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A - 5/8"-18 UNF thread for conical seal

B - Threaded connection for O-ring

M18 x 1.5 VAG1785/5
M20 x 1.5 VAG1785/6
M24 x 1.5 VAG1785/7
M28 x 1.5 VAG1785/8

Valve adapter

Fig 7: Identifying Valve Adapter

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A - 5/8"-18 UNF thread for conical seal

B - Internal thread with valve opener

M10 x 1.25 VAG1785/9 (for connections with valve on high-pressure side)
M10 x 1.5 VAG1785/10 (for connections with valve on high-pressure side)

NOTE:

A Schrader valve is screwed into connection -A-.

A valve opener must be installed in the charging hose connection.

Various adapters from adapter set are also part of the Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 VAS6338/1.

A/C Adapter Set VAG1786

Fig 8: Air Conditioning Adapter Set VAG 1786

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A - A/C Adapter Set - Adapter 1 VAG1786/1 (only for connections with small valve insert on low-pressure side)

B - Charging hose with union nut 5/8"-18 UNF (short version)

C - A/C Adapter Set - Adapter 2 VAG1786/2.

NOTE:

For connections with large valve insert (standard on "Zexel / Valeo" compressors, gradual change to small valve insert from 10/1994), use is to be made of adapter VAG1785/10 (remove valve from adapter VAG1785/10 or install valve opener in charging hose -B-).

Beginning from production year 2006, the name of the "Zexel" A/C compressor was changed from "Zexel" to "Valeo".

Refrigerant Sockets T10364

Fig 9: Evacuating and Charging Valve Adapter Set T10364

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NOTE:

For removing and installing service connections and valve units when the refrigerant circuit is empty.