Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: 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 through with compressed air
and using nitrogen. |
| The products of decomposition of refrigerants under heat are
not only poisonous but are strongly corrosive, so that pipework
and system parts could be attacked. This refers primarily to
hydrogen fluoride. |
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| A pungent odour indicates that the products of decomposition
mentioned above are already present. Breathing in these
substances must be avoided under all circumstances, or the
bronchial tubes, lungs and other organs could be injured. |
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WARNING
Danger of freezing injuries.
The refrigerant can emerge as liquid or as vapour.
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In the event of contact with the eyes or mucous membranes,
wash immediately with copious running water and summon an eye
specialist.
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Other materials:
Pedals
Fig. 132 Pedals in vehicles with a manual
gearbox: ① accelerator, ② brake pedal, ③ clutch pedal
Fig. 133 Pedals in vehicles with an automatic
gearbox: ① accelerator, ② brake pedal
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The operation and freedom ...
Switching the auxiliary heater on or off
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Switching on the auxiliary heater:
Manually
with the immediate heat button in the air conditioning controls. The indicator
lamp in the button lights ...
Removing and installing dash panel end cover
Note
Removal and installation is described for the dash panel
end cover on driver side. Follow same instructions for the front
passenger side as appropriate.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
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