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:

Water content
Only very small amounts of water are soluble in liquid refrigerant. On the other hand, refrigerant vapour and water vapour mix in any proportion. Any water present in the refrigerant circuit will be carried along as droplets. The dessica ...

Measurement location
Note The vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from the actual vehicle. 1 - Volkswagen logo Laser pointer aligned to centre of Volkswagen logo 2 - Wheel centre mounting -VAS 6350/1- ...

Removing and installing rear belt guide
Removing – Remove luggage compartment side trim, estate → Chapter. – Unscrew the 2 bolts -1-, and remove belt guide -2-. ...