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:

Removing and installing Valeo heat exchanger, LHD vehicles
Special tools and workshop equipment required Drip tray for workshop hoist -VAS 6208- Hose clamps up to 25 mm -3094- ...

Removing and installing oil level and oil temperature sender -G266-
Removing – Drain off engine oil. – Disconnect electrical connector -3-. – Undo nuts -1- and remove oil level and oil temp ...

Adapters for setting up purging circuits
The following table contains the various adapters that are necessary to connect the air conditioner service station to the refrigerant circuit for purposes of purging and to bridge the removed reservoir or collector and expansion valve (vehicle-specific) ...