Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: First aid

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / Air conditioning system with refrigerant R134a / General notes on air conditioning systems / General safety / First aid

In the event of contact with the eyes or mucous membranes, wash immediately with copious running water and summon an eye specialist.

In the event of contact with the skin, remove wetted clothing and wash the affected skin with copious water.

If refrigerant vapours are breathed in high concentrations, take the patient immediately into the fresh air. Summon a doctor. If the patient has trouble breathing, administer oxygen. If the patient's breathing is restricted or stops, bend the head at the neck and commence resuscitation.

Welding and soldering on refrigeration systems

Before welding and brazing on vehicles (in the vicinity of the air conditioning system components), extract the refrigerant and then purge the system by blowing throu ...

Handling pressure tanks

Secure vessels against falling over! Secure standing cylinders against falling over and lying cylinders from rolling away. ...

Other materials:

Safety precautions when working on vehicles with Start/Stop system
WARNING All bolts and nuts must be fully tightened according to specifications before the vehicle is driven on public roads. WARNING ...

Front view
Fig. 2 Overview of the front of the vehicle Key for : Sensor or camera window on the mirror base for: Rain sensor Main beam assist (Light Assist) Lane departure warning system (Lane Assist) Road sign recognition Windscreen W ...

Classification of extraction and charging devices in groups
Group 3: Portable extraction and charging devices linking the air conditioning system to a fixed compressed gas container. The fixed compressed gas container is charged with refrigerant or refrigerant/oil mixture. The po ...