9. Air ConditioningAir conditioning (A/C) service and repair requires special equipment and knowledge. Incorrect procedures may not only damage the system, but may also be hazardous. Pressures in excess of 300 psi are created in the system when it is operating. The refrigerant used in the system (R-12) is not poisonous, but in its vapor form it can accumulate in areas with poor ventilation and cause suffocation. Also, in vapor or liquid form R-12 can immediately freeze anything it contacts, including eyes and skin. Although tests can determine A/C efficiency, it is recommended that all service to the system be left to an authorized Volkswagen dealer or other qualified repair shop. For information concerning the interior A/C operating controls, see 4.5 Heater and Controls. Dismounting of the A/C compressor and the condenser, without disconnecting the hoses, is covered in ENGINE. |
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