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List of Testing Equipment, Tools and Materials



List Of Testing Equipment, Tools And Materials

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

Tools and materials available from regional sales center or importer

Overview
A/C service station VAS 6007A, other A/C service stations Catalog V.A.G workshop equipment.
Leak detector V.A.G 1796
Leak Detection System VAS 6196
Leak detection additive VAS 6196/1
Leak detection system VAS 6201
Service Station With Flushing Equipment VAS 6380 or Service Station With Flushing Equipment VAS 6337 (currently available service stations V.A.G workshop equipment catalog)
- With installed program to flush refrigerant circuit with refrigerant R134a.

Refrigerant Circuit Flushing Device VAS 6337/1 (flushing devices that can currently be delivered VAG workshop equipment catalog
- 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.

Refrigerant Circuit Flushing Device VAS 6336/1 (flushing devices that can currently be delivered VAG workshop equipment catalog
- 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.

VW/Audi passenger vehicle set adapter chest VAS6338/1 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 R134 or compressed air and nitrogen.

Commercial vehicle set adapter chest VAS6338/50 for refrigerant circuits with refrigerant R134a.
- For connecting service station to refrigerant circuit and for bridging certain removed components while flushing or blowing through.

Ultrasonic HVAC cleaning system VAS 6189A
- For eliminating unpleasant odors caused by A/C system.

Release tools VAS 6127/1-3
- For opening refrigerant pipes.

Counterhold V.A.G 1616
- For clutch plate (A/C compressor manufactured by "Sanden").

Puller V.A.G 1616/1 for A/C clutch (Sanden compressors).
A/C clutch set V.A.G 1719 (Zexel compressors).
Adapter set for refrigerant circuit V.A.G 1785/1-10 R134a.
Combined fine filter unit for compressed-air system (oil, dirt and water separator as used for painting facilities) Catalog workshop equipment.
O-ring seals Parts Catalog.
Refrigerant oil Parts Catalog.

Commercially available tools and materials

Overview
Fin comb
Charging hoses 5/8 inches - 18 UNF with valve opener.
Connection piece for refrigerant cylinder and seal with quick-release coupling connection or threaded connection 5/8 inches -18 UNF.
Valve caps 5/8 inches-18 UNF.
Pressure gauge set with pressure reducer for nitrogen.
Quick-release coupling adapter for service connections, 2x included in scope of delivery of service station.
Open end wrench, size according to bolted joints at refrigerant pipes.
Valve opener for charging hoses.
Connecting nipple for conical seal 5/8 inches -18 UNF.
Compressed-air gun with rubber mouthpiece.
Valve opener for Schrader valve.
Hand shut-off valve 5/8 inches -18 UNF.
Recycling container for refrigerant R134a.
Digital thermometer
Protective gloves
Protective glasses
Refrigerant R134a with cylinder (capacity as required).
Nitrogen with compressed gas cylinder.
Band wrench (oil filter) as counterhold for ribbed belt pulley.

Improvised tools

Overview
Charging hose with connection for workshop compressed-air system

Tools and materials available from regional sales center or importer







A/C service station VAS 6007A (and other or currently available service stations)
Workshop equipment catalog
- 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).
- Use can also be made of A/C service stations not described here.

Workshop equipment catalog

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.







Refrigerant Circuit Flushing Device VAS 6337/1 (Behr)

NOTE: Item -1- filter







Refrigerant Circuit Flushing Device VAS 6336/1 (Waeco)

NOTE: Item -1- filter







Leak detector V.A.G 1796







Leak Detection System VAS 6196







Leak detection system VAS 6201







Release tool VAS 6127/1 release tool VAS 6127/2
- blue 1/2 inch
- black 5/8 inch
- red 3/8 inch
- white 3/4 inch







Release Tool VAS 6127/3
- green NW 8
- black NW 13







Counterhold V.A.G 1616 for clutch plate (for "Sanden" A/C compressors)







Puller V.A.G 1616/1 (for "Sanden" A/C compressors)







A/C Clutch Set V.A.G 1719 (for "Zexel" A/C compressors)







Adapter Set V.A.G 1785/1-10
- Adapter for cleaning refrigerant circuit (flush with refrigerant R134a or blow through with compressed air and nitrogen)

A - 5/8 inches - 18 UNF thread for conical seal
B - Union nut (for connection with O-ring) with thread

- M 18x1.5 V.A.G 1785/1
- M 20x1.5 V.A.G 1785/2
- M 24x1.5 V.A.G 1785/3
- M 28x1.5 V.A.G 1785/4

A - 5/8 inches - 18 UNF thread for conical seal
B - Threaded connection for O-ring

- M 18x1.5 V.A.G 1785/5
- M 20x1.5 V.A.G 1785/6
- M 24x1.5 V.A.G 1785/7







- M28x1.5V.A.G 1785/8







Valve adapter
A - 5/8 inches -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.

Commercially available tools and materials







Fin comb







Charging hoses
5/8 inches -18UNF thread

NOTE:
- Use differently colored charging hoses (1800 mm long).
- Have valve opener and spare seals to hand.







Connection piece for refrigerant cylinder with seal, quick-release coupling connection or threaded connection 5/8 inches -18 UNF







Valve caps with spare seals (for 5/8 inches -18 UNF thread)
Seals can also be used for charging hoses.







Pressure gauge set with pressure reducer for nitrogen (max. reducing pressure: 15 bar)
1. Manometer battery with pressure reducer
2. T-piece
3. Pressure hose (inner diameter 5 mm, length 2 m) with hose fittings
4. Nitrogen cylinder

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







Quick-release coupling adapter for service connections
- High-pressure side, nominal size 16 mm
- Low-pressure side, nominal size 13 mm

NOTE: This quick-release couplings are delivered with the service station.

Improvised tools







Charging hose with connection for workshop compressed-air system
A - Charging hose 5/8 inches - 18 UNF ** (version with large inner diameter)
B - Connection for workshop compressed-air system ** (always use filter)

** Commercially available tools and materials.