Note
The laws and regulations listed below are applicable in
Germany. Different or additional laws and regulations may apply
in other countries.
The effects of climate change can be seen wor
Refrigerant Circuit, Converting R12 to R134a and Servicing
Note
For environmental reasons and on account of the
corresponding legislation, refrigerant R12 can no longer be
manufactured or
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Coolant Collection System -VAS5014- or Shop Crane - Drip
Tray -VAS6208-
Elbow Assembly Tool -T10118-
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts.
Refer to component overview and parts catalog prior to
starting procedure.
M
Physical Principles
The four known states of water also apply to air
conditioning system refrigerants.
1 - Gaseous (invisible)
2 - Vapor
3 - Liquid
4 - Solid
When water is heated in a container (heat absorption), water
vapor can be seen to rise. If the vapo