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:

Removing and installing inner door handle
The inner door handle is clipped into trim panel. Note Removal and installation are described for the trim panel on driver side. Follow same instructions for the front passenger side as appropriate. ...

Removing and installing wheel bearing unit
Special tools and workshop equipment required Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- Removing – Remove bolt for drive shaft → Chapter. ...

Assembly overview - side spoiler
1 - Side spoiler 2 - Adhesive strips Part of side spoiler 3 - Rear window 4 - Removal aid For protective film of adhesive tape 5 - Bonding surface ...