Here's a link to a Samba thread documenting the overhaul of a member's Vanagon A/C system.  His is the older version but the principles still apply to later setups and it's worth a read to see how involved the project can become
Stephen.
TheSamba.com :: Vanagon - View topic - Air Conditioner System Upgrades: Hoses, condenser, etc.

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    On Saturday, August 10, 2019, 10:14:25 PM EDT, Mark Belanger <mbelanger@GMAIL.COM> wrote:  
 
 Please do! I have a bad feeling I'm going to soon need to head down this
path, so I'm keenly interested.

-MB

On Sat, Aug 10, 2019 at 7:05 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
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> I will update the story for all interested.
> Rich
> San Diego
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>    On Saturday, August 10, 2019, 6:33:06 PM PDT, Dennis Haynes <
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> One thing that might help would be to add a dye to the system to help find
> leaks. Working AC is not only just for cooling. It can also be used to help
> defog windows as it can remove humidity. Most modern cars use the AC as
> part of the defog operation above freezing. Regular use of the AC will also
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> Good luck
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