Golf L4-1588cc 1.6L DSL SOHC Turbo (1985)
Compressor Shaft Seal: Technical Service Bulletins
A/C Compressor Shaft Seal - Replacement
Group: 87
Number: 91-05
Date: April 30, 1991
Subject:
A/C Compressor Shaft Seal, replacing
Model(s):
Passat, Corrado from 1990 m.y.
Golf, GTI, Jetta, GLI (GTX in Canada) from 1985 m.y.
Vanagon, Cabriolet from 1984 m.y.
Condition
General Information
A/C performance is poor. Diagnosis of refrigerant system with leak detector reveals refrigerant leak at front seal of compressor shaft.
A/C system leak test with electronic refrigerant leak detector.
Labor Operation Number: 87 01 71 0
Suggested repair time: 40 TU
Service
WARNING
Follow all recommended safety precautions listed in the Repair Manual Microfiche to avoid injury.
WARNING
Automotive refrigerants containing CFC's are hazardous to the earth's atmosphere. To protect our environment, use an Underwriter's Laboratory (UL)
approved refrigerant recovery/recycling unit such as Kent-Moore ACR 3, or equivalent, whenever discharging an A/C system.
WARNING
The A/C system should only be serviced by trained personnel familiar with:
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equipment use
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related safety procedures
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regulations governing the discharging handling and disposal of automotive refrigerants.