REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, CHARGING WITH A/C Service Station

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

The work procedure is always to be performed as described in the operating instructions for the A/C Service Station.
Before pouring in refrigerant, correct the quantity of refrigerant oil. Refer to BEETLE/BEETLE CONVERTIBLE (5C2/5C8) or BEETLE / BEETLE CONVERTIBLE (5C2 / 5C8) [2019] .
The entire refrigerant charge can be added to either the high or low pressure side.

Refrigerant Circuit, Charging

-- Switch off the ignition.

-- Evacuate the refrigerant circuit using the A/C Service Station. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, EVACUATING WITH A/C Service Station .

-- Screw out the hand wheel at quick-release coupling adapter (to close it).

-- Allow refrigerant to flow into charging hose.

-- Tighten the hand wheel on the quick-release coupling adapter without putting too much pressure on the valve and add the specified amount of refrigerant.

-- Switch off the A/C Service Station.

NOTE:

If A/C compressor was removed, it must be cranked by hand at ribbed belt pulley/freewheel approximately 10 rotations before bringing into operation for the first time. The electrically-driven A/C compressor is not affected by this. This prevents damage in the A/C compressor due to liquid when switching the A/C system on. If there is oil in the A/C compressor cylinder, it will be forced out.

-- Start engine with compressor switched off (version with A/C clutch).

-- Set the A/C compressor to minimum output, for example, "ECON" mode or A/C off (version with no A/C clutch with regulator valve).

-- Wait until idle speed has stabilized.

-- Switch on the A/C compressor and operate the system for at least two minutes at idle speed.

-- If necessary, check pressures in the refrigerant circuit using the A/C Service Station.

-- Turn off the engine.

-- Screw out the hand wheel on the quick-release coupling adapter.

-- Disconnect charging hose from refrigerant circuit.

-- Screw protective caps back on.