Commercially Available Tools And Materials

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NOTE:

This list outlines the testers, tools and materials required for expert refrigerant circuit repair work.

CAUTION:

Non-approved tools or materials such as leak sealing additives can cause damage or malfunctions in the system.

Only use tools and materials approved by the manufacturer.

The warranty is voided if non-approved tools or materials are used.

Overview	See
A/C Service Station VAS 6007A, further A/C service stations, .	Fig 1
Electronic Leak Detector VAG 1796	Fig 4
Leak Detection System VAS 6196	Fig 5
Leak Detection System - R-134a/PAG single dose Tracer-Stick® capsules VAS 6196/1	Not illustrated
Leak Detection System VAS 6201 or succeeding model	Fig 6
A/C Service Station VAS 6380 with flushing device or Air Conditioning Flush Tool VAS 6337 other A/C service station . With installed program to flush refrigerant circuit with refrigerant R134a.	Not illustrated
Current flushing device Air Conditioning Flush Tool VAS 6337/1A . For flushing refrigerant circuit with refrigerant R134a. To be used also with older A/C service stations (flushing procedure must then be performed manually) with a reservoir volume of at least 10 kg of refrigerant R134a.	Fig 2
Current flushing device Refrigerant Circuit Flushing Device VAS 6336/1 . For flushing refrigerant circuit with refrigerant R134a. To be used also with older A/C service stations (flushing procedure must then be performed manually) with a reservoir volume of at least 10 kg of refrigerant R134a.	Fig 3
VW/Audi passenger vehicle set adapter chest VAS 6338/1 for refrigerant circuits with refrigerant R134a. For connecting the A/C service station to the refrigerant circuit and bridging certain components when flushing with refrigerant R-134a or compressed air and nitrogen.	Not illustrated
Commercial vehicle set adapter chest VAS 6338/50 for refrigerant circuits with refrigerant R134a. For connecting the A/C service station to the refrigerant circuit and for bridging certain components when flushing.	Not illustrated
Ultrasound A/C Cleaner VAS 6189B For eliminating unpleasant odors caused by A/C system.	Not illustrated
Suction Feed Spray Gun VAG 1538 Spray nozzle VAG 1538/5 (short) Spray nozzle VAG 1538/6 (long) Spray nozzle VAG 1538/7 (700 mm, commercial vehicle) Cleaning solution D 600 100 A1 Cleaning solution for evaporator D 600 100 A2 To remove unpleasant odors from the evaporator	Not illustrated
Release Tool VAS 6127 case For opening refrigerant pipes.	Fig 7
Release Tools VAS 6127/1-3 For opening refrigerant pipes.	Fig 8
Magnetic Coupling Tool VAG 1616 For clutch plate (A/C compressor manufactured by "Sanden").	Fig 10
Magnetic Coupling Tool Puller VAG 1616/1 for the magnetic coupling (Sanden A/C compressor).	Fig 11
A/C Clutch Set VAG 1719 (Zexel A/C compressor).	Fig 12
A/C Adapter Set VAG 1785/1-10 R134a.	Fig 13
Combined fine filter unit for compressed-air system (oil, dirt and water separator as used for painting facilities) .	Not illustrated
O-ring seals .	Not illustrated
Refrigerant oil .	Not illustrated
Refrigerant Sockets T10364 for high pressure/low pressure side service connection valves on refrigerant circuit.	Fig 16

CAUTION:

Non-approved tools or materials such as leak sealing additives can cause damage or malfunctions in the system.

Only use tools and materials approved by the manufacturer.

The warranty is voided if non-approved tools or materials are used.

Overview	See
Fin comb	Fig 17
Charging hoses 5/8" - 18 UNF with valve opener.	Fig 18
Connection piece for refrigerant cylinder and seal with quick-release coupling connection or threaded connection 5/8" - 18 UNF.	Fig 19
Valve caps 5/8"-18 UNF.	Fig 20
Pressure gauge set with pressure reducer for nitrogen.	Fig 21
Quick-release coupling adapter for service connections (quantity: 2) included in scope of delivery of A/C service station.	Fig 22
The wrench size depends on the threaded connections on the refrigerant lines.	Not illustrated
Valve opener for charging hoses.	Not illustrated
Connecting nipple for conical seal 5/8"-18 UNF.	Not illustrated
Compressed-air gun with rubber mouthpiece.	Not illustrated
Hand shut-off valve 5/8"-18 UNF.	Not illustrated
Recycling container for refrigerant R134a.	Not illustrated
Digital thermometer	Not illustrated
Protective gloves	Not illustrated
Protective glasses	Not illustrated
Refrigerant R134a with cylinder (capacity as required).	Not illustrated
Nitrogen with compressed gas cylinder.	Not illustrated
Band wrench (oil filter) as counterhold for ribbed belt pulley.	Not illustrated

CAUTION:

Non-approved tools or materials such as leak sealing additives can cause damage or malfunctions in the system.

Only use tools and materials approved by the manufacturer.

The warranty is voided if non-approved tools or materials are used.

Fig 1: Identifying A/C Service Station VAS 6007A

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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 operating instructions).
Other A/C service stations or flushing equipment that is approved by VW but not illustrated here may also be used.

NOTE:

The following known units are assembled in this A/C service station: 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 A/C service station.

Fig 2: Identifying Refrigerant Circuit Flushing Device VAS 6337/1 (Behr)

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NOTE:

With a filter -1- and two large cylindrical viewing glasses.

The filter in the refrigerant circuit flushing device depends on the type and degree of contamination in the flushed refrigerant circuit, it should be changed after 2 flushing cycles at the latest. If a heavily contaminated refrigerant circuit is flushed (the refrigerant oil from the circuit is black and viscous or there are many shavings in the refrigerant circuit), the filter should be replaced after flushing.

Fig 3: Identifying Filter For Refrigerant Circuit Flushing Device VAS 6336/1 (Waeco)

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NOTE:

With a filter -1- and one viewing glass.

Fig 4: Checking A/C Refrigerant System For Leaks

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Fig 5: Identifying Leak Detection System (VAS 6196)

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Fig 6: Identifying Leak Detection System (VAS 6201)

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Fig 7: Identifying Release Tools VAS 6127 (1/2/3/4)

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Fig 8: Identifying Release Tool - VAS 6127/1 or VAS 6127/2

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blue 1/2 inch
black 5/8 inch
red 3/8 inch
white 3/4 inch

Fig 9: Identifying Release Tool - VAS 6127/3

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green NW 8 for the high pressure line
black NW 13 for the low pressure line

Fig 10: Identifying Counterhold VAG 1616 For Clutch Plate (For "Sanden" A/C Compressors)

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Fig 11: Identifying Puller VAG 1616/1 (For "Sanden" A/C Compressors)

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Fig 12: Identifying A/C Clutch Set VAG 1719 (For "Zexel" A/C Compressors)

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Fig 13: Identifying Adapter Set Refrigerant Circuit R134A VAG 1785/1-10

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Adapter for cleaning refrigerant circuit (flush with refrigerant R134a, refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, FLUSHING (CLEANING) 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 VAG 1785/1
M 20x1.5 VAG 1785/2
M 24x1.5 VAG 1785/3
M 28x1.5 VAG 1785/4

A -

5/8"-18 UNF thread for conical seal

B -

Threaded connection for O-ring

M 18x1.5 VAG 1785/5
M 20x1.5 VAG 1785/6
M 24x1.5 VAG 1785/7
M 28x1.5 VAG 1785/8

Fig 14: Identifying Adapter
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Valve adapter

Fig 15: Identifying Valve Adapter

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A -

5/8"-18 UNF thread for conical seal

B -

Internal threads with valve opener M 10x1.25 VAG 1785/9 (for connections with valve on high pressure side) M 12x1.5 VAG 1785/10 (for connections on low pressure side)

NOTE:

A Schrader valve is screwed into connection -A-.

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

Fig 16: Evacuating and Charging Valve Adapter Set T10364

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Fig 17: Identifying Fin Comb

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Fig 18: Identifying Charging Hoses

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5/8"-18 UNF thread

NOTE:

Use differently colored charging hoses (1800 mm long).

Have valve opener and spare seals to hand.

Fig 19: Identifying Connection Piece For Refrigerant Cylinder With Seal

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Fig 20: Identifying Valve Caps With Spare Seal

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Seals can also be used for charging hoses.

Fig 21: Identifying Pressure Gauge Set With Pressure Reducer For Nitrogen (Maximum Working Pressure: 15 Bar)

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Manometer battery with pressure reducer
Pressure hose (inner diameter 5 mm, length 2 m) with hose fittings
Nitrogen cylinder
Hose fitting

NOTE:

Hose fittings for connecting on A/C Adapter Set VAG 1785 with threads 5/8" 18 UNF for service connection quick-release coupling adapter to refrigerant circuit.

Fig 22: Identifying Quick-Release Coupling Adapter For Service Connections

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High-pressure side, nominal size 16 mm
Low-pressure side, nominal size 13 mm

NOTE:

These quick-release couplings are supplied with the A/C service station.