| Risk of scalding due to hot coolant |
| The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is hot. Hot
steam/hot coolant can escape - risk of scalding. |
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Wear protective gloves. |
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Release pressure by covering cap of coolant expansion tank with a
cloth and opening it carefully. |
Questions & answers
Safety precautions when working on cooling system — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
What cooling system safety applies to the Golf Mk7 1.4 TSI?
Scalding risk — the system is pressurised when hot. Never open the coolant cap on a hot engine.
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