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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Safety precautions when working in the vicinity of high-voltage components

This page covers auxiliary heater work near — but not directly on — Volkswagen Golf Mk7 high-voltage components: a visual inspection for damage is required first.

Danger to life due to high voltage
The high-voltage system is under high voltage. If high-voltage components are damaged, there is a risk of severe or fatal injury due to electric shock.
–  Perform visual check of high-voltage components and high-voltage cables.
–  Never use cutting or forming tools, or any other sharp-edged tools.
–  Never use heat sources such as welding, brazing, soldering, hot air or thermal bonding equipment.

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    Safety precautions when working in the vicinity of high-voltage components — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    Can I work near Golf Mk7 HV components without HV training?
    Only if no HV components are opened. Identify HV cables by their orange colour and maintain safe distance.
    Safety precautions when working on high-voltage system
    Danger to life due to high voltage The high-voltage system is under high voltage. There is a risk of severe or fatal injury due to electric shock. –  Pe ...

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