Skoda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Octavia Mk2 > Heating, ventilation, air conditioning system | Air conditioning system with refrigerant R134a | Technical Data | Replace components of the refrigerant circuit | Replace catch pan and throttle/fluid reservoir | Because of outer damage (e.g. caused by an accident), no refrigerant has flown out and no humidity and no dirt has penetrated in

Because of outer damage (e.g. caused by an accident), no refrigerant has flown out and no humidity and no dirt has penetrated into the circuit

–	Empty the refrigerant circuit with the aid of the A/C service station.

–	Vehicle with throttle - replace throttle.

–	Remove fluid reservoir/catch pan and remove any heavy dirt.

–	Weigh the removed and cleaned fluid reservoir/catch pan.

–	Fill as much refrigerant oil into the new fluid reservoir/catch pan until it has reached the weight of the removed reservoir.

–	Assemble the refrigerant circuit, evacuate and fill again.

–	Check the function of the air conditioning system.