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. ...

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Matching wheel rims and tyres
If necessary, eliminate flat spots caused by storage or handling → Chapter. – Press tyre off wheel rim → Chapter. – Rotate tyre by 180° relative to wheel rim. ...

Checking radial clearance of conrods
Special tools and workshop equipment required Plastigage Procedure – Remove conrod bearing cap. – Clean bearing cap and bearing journal. ...

Front airbags
Fig. 70 Location and deployment zone of the driver front airbag Fig. 71 Location and deployment zone of the front passenger front airbag First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings In conjunction with the seat belts, the front airbag system gives the front o ...