Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Product characteristics

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

Refrigerants used in car air conditioning systems belong to the new generation of refrigerants, the chlorine-free, partially-fluoridated hydrocarbons (H-CFC, R134a).

In regard to their physical behaviour, they are refrigerants which can be liquefied under pressure. They are subject to Regulations for Pressure Tanks and may be charged only into approved and identified pressurised gas containers.

Specific conditions which apply for safe and proper use must be maintained.

General safety

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Handling refrigerants

WARNING Danger of freezing injuries. The refrigerant can emerge as liquid or as vapour. ...

Other materials:

Luggage compartment cover
Fig. 96 In the luggage compartment: removing and installing the luggage compartment cover First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings When attached, the supporting straps will automatically raise or lower the luggage compartment cover when you open or close the ...

Lifting the vehicle with the jack
Fig. 224 Jacking points Fig. 225 Vehicle jack at the rear left-hand side of the vehicle First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsThe jack may be applied only at the jacking points shown (markings on the body) . Always use the jacking point closest to the wheel ...

Removing and installing fresh air blower control unit -J126-, RHD vehicles
Removing – Remove baffle plate → Chapter. – Disconnect electrical connectors -1- and -4-. – Remove bolts ...