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Air conditioning system with refrigerant R134a

Recycling and refuse law

In this manual: Air conditioning system with refrigerant R134a
General body repairs, exterior — 230General body repairs, interior — 279General information, paint — 133Vechile- specific paint information — 27Heating, air conditioning — 156Auxiliary heater — 58Air conditioning system with refrigerant R134a — 1297- speed dual clutch gearbox 0CW — 544- cylinder injection engine(1.4 1 direct inction. turbocharger) — 182Fuel supply system - Petrol engines — 59Running gear, axles, steering — 221Brake system — 92Wheels and Tyres guide — 12Guide for using trailers — 11Wheels and Tyres Guide - General Information — 121Brake system (hybrid) — 73Electrical system — 326Communication — 65Electrical system, general information — 111
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Note The laws and regulations listed below are valid in the Federal Republic of Germany. Other or additional laws and regulations may apply in other countries.

Sources in other countries may be obtained from the responsible authorities.

Statutes and regulations concerning the use and disposal of refrigerants and refrigerant machine oils are contained within the climate protective regulation concerning chemicals and closed substance cycle waste management and ensuring environmentally compatible waste disposal (only for Germany, in other countries other statutes and regulations may apply).

Disposal of refrigerant and refrigerant machine oil

Refrigerant

Refrigerants intended for disposal are to be charged into marked recycling containers under the observation of permissible charge quantities. Observe, for example in the Federal Republic of Germany, the climate protective regulation concerning chemicals; closed substance cycle waste management and ensuring environmentally compatible waste disposal (in other countries other statutes and regulations may apply)

Refrigerant machine oil

Disposing of used oil: Volkswagen InfoNet; Operation; Manuals and dealership documentation; Service handbook; 15. Environmental Protection; Follow link “Environmental protection in the dealership and in the workshop” in "General notes"; 4. Waste disposal; 6. Disposal channels; g. Disposal of used oil; Refrigerant oils Used refrigerant machine oils from systems with halogenated hydrocarbons (at least one hydrogen atom has been replaced by e.g the halogens flourine, chlorine, bromine or iodine) must be disposed of as waste requiring particular care. A mixture with other oils or materials is not permissible. Proper storage and disposal must be performed according to guidelines in the country where the work is being performed. Observe, for example in the Federal Republic of Germany, the climate protective regulation concerning chemicals; closed substance cycle waste management and ensuring environmentally compatible waste disposal (in other countries other statutes and regulations may apply) Reference sources for technical rules and safety at work / accident prevention for the Federal Republic of Germany

Sources in other countries may be obtained from the responsible authorities

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