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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Other materials:
Removing and installing centre underbody covers
Note
The removal and installation procedures may have to be modified
slightly depending on engine fitted.
Removing
Unclip spreader river -2- and remove
centre underbody panels.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse ...
Assembly overview - B-pillar trim
Note
The illustration shows the B-pillar trims on the left side.
The right-hand side is similar (mirror image of left-hand side).
Upper part of B-pillar trim
I: Upper B-pillar trim, 4-door model
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Assembly overview - steering rack, right-hand drive
Caution
The following work must not be performed while the universal
joint is separated from the steering rack:
Connect battery.
Switch on ignition.
Turn steering rack.
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