Cooling System Charge Kit:VAS 6096 AND Cooling System Charge Kit - Electric Vacuum Pump:VAS 6096/2, CHECKING (SELF-TEST)

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NOTE:

Before using the Cooling System Charge Kit:VAS 6096 and the Cooling System Charge Kit - Electric Vacuum Pump:VAS 6096/2 , a check (self-test) must be performed to ensure that the cooling system is charged correctly.

-- Connect the hose -1- of the Cooling System Charge Kit - Electric Vacuum Pump:VAS 6096/2 to the connector coupling -B- on the Cooling System Charge Kit:VAS 6096 .

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-- Connect the Cooling System Charge Kit - Electric Vacuum Pump:VAS 6096/2 on the vehicle battery and switch on.

-- Close valve -A- and open valve -B-.

-- The needle on the pressure gauge -arrow- must move until it is well below the green range.

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-- Close the valve -B- and switch off the Cooling System Charge Kit - Electric Vacuum Pump:VAS 6096/2 .

-- Monitor the vacuum on the pressure gauge for 10 seconds. The needle must not move.

If not enough vacuum builds up, or the pressure continues to increase:

The Cooling System Charge Kit:VAS 6096 or the Cooling System Charge Kit - Electric Vacuum Pump:VAS 6096/2 is leaking or faulty and must not be used.