Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Safety precautions when handling refrigerants
Risk of freezing injury caused by refrigerant |
When working on the air conditioning system, there is a risk of
highly pressurised refrigerant escaping from the system. There is a risk
of injury to the skin and parts of the body due to freezing. |
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Always wear safety gloves. |
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Always wear safety goggles. |
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Extract refrigerant, and open the refrigerant circuit immediately
afterwards. |
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If more than 10 minutes passed since the refrigerant has been
extracted, do not open the refrigerant circuit prior to extracting
refrigerant anew. Due to re-evaporation, pressure will be built up in
the refrigerant circuit. |
Risk of damage to refrigerant lines |
There is a risk of damage to the refrigerant lines due to rupture of
the inner foil. |
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Never bend refrigerant lines to a radius less then 100 mm
(r < 100 mm). |
Risk of injury due to unexpected engine start
In vehicles with activated Start/Stop system, the engine may start
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Functional description
The auxiliary and supplementary heater can be started by
means of the remote control, the instant heating button or
appropriate programming in the central monitor. The
supplementary heater mode is started automatically by the
vehicle electronics system o ...
Fitting wheel, position of anti-theft wheel bolts for steel wheels
Caution
Adherence to position of anti-theft wheel bolts to
tyre valve on steel wheels is vital.
Anti-theft wheel bolts may only be fitted on ...
Removing and installing air intake duct
Note
The illustration shows a left-hand drive vehicle. The
removal and installation procedure is identical for both
versions.
Removing
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Remove dash pa ...
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