Handling Refrigerant Safety Precautions
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NOTE:
ELSA contains all safety precautions regarding performing repairs on vehicles with air conditioning and working with refrigerant. Refer to A/C SYSTEM, GENERAL INFORMATION . .
Information on tools for repairs in vehicles with climate control system can be found in ELSA. Refer to A/C SYSTEM, GENERAL INFORMATION .
If there are unpleasant odors coming from the evaporator, clean it with the Ultrasound A/C Cleaner VAS 6189B or with the Suction Feed Spray Gun V.A.G 1538. The operating instructions are provided with the tools.
CAUTION:
Do not bend or kink A/C lines excessively.
There is a foil inside the refrigerant lines that can be destroyed.
Refrigerant lines must not be bent beyond a radius less than R = 100 mm.
Additional information can be found under:
- See appropriate Wiring Diagram