Testing Equipment, Tools and Materials
Testing Equipment, Tools and Materials
CAUTION:
- Unapproved 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 unapproved tools or materials are used.
NOTE: This list outlines the testers, tools and materials required for expert refrigerant circuit repair work.
Commercially Available Tools and Materials
Overview
A/C service station VAS 6007A , other A/C service stations.
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. 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 case For opening refrigerant pipes.
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).
O-ring seals
Refrigerant oil.
Socket T10364 for high pressure/low pressure side service connection valves on refrigerant circuit.
Fin comb.
Charging hoses 5/8" - 18 UNF with valve opener.
Connection piece for refrigerant cylinder and seal with quick-release coupling connection or threaded connection 5/8" - 18 UNF.
Valve caps 5/8"-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"-18 UNF.
Compressed-air gun with rubber mouthpiece.
Hand shut-off valve 5/8"-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