Safety Precautions When Working On A/C Systems

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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Ignition sources are extremely dangerous and pose a risk of explosion

Ignition sources near the A/C system and refrigerant containers are extremely dangerous and pose a risk of explosion. Leaking refrigerant can ignite and lead to an explosion. Death or serious bodily injury by explosion.

-- Never bring ignition sources near A/C systems and refrigerant containers.

-- Discharge electrostatic and prevent sparks resulting from striking tools and hot surfaces.

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There is risk of destroying the refrigerant lines.

The refrigerant lines can be destroyed by ripping through the inner foil.

-- Never bend the refrigerant lines to a radius smaller than r = 100 mm.

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Risk of injury due to an activated parking heater and A/C

The parking heater and A/C can switch on unintentionally on electric and hybrid vehicles with an activated parking heater and A/C. Parts of the body can be pinched or pulled by self-actuating radiator fans.

-- Deactivate the parking heater and A/C.