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Recharging Air Conditioning Gas

Model: Mercedes Clk A208, W208, C208 - Years 1997-2003
Part: Air conditioning

If the air conditioning is turned on and the air coming out is not cold enough, it is likely that there is insufficient gas in the system and it needs to be topped up: there are canisters available that allow you to perform this refill. Connect the canister to the intake port, start the engine and the air conditioning, and open the valve on the canister to introduce the gas: if the canister has a pressure gauge, wait for the needle to settle in the yellow zone; otherwise, check that the air coming from the vents is sufficiently cold.

Updated on 14 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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