Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Safety precautions when working in the vicinity of high-voltage components
Risk of death from high voltage — this page covers working near, but not directly on, damaged high-voltage components or lines, which still carry severe or fatal shock risk.
| Risk of death due to high voltage |
| The high voltage system carries high voltage. If high-voltage components or high-voltage lines become damaged, there is a risk of severe or fatal injury due to electric shock. |
| – | Carry out visual inspection of high-voltage components and cables. |
| – | Never use sharp tools or tools which create shavings or are used to shape material. |
| – | Never weld, braise or use hot glue or hot air. |
Questions & answers
Safety precautions when working in the vicinity of high-voltage components — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
Can I work near Golf Mk7 HV components without HV qualification?
Only if no HV components are opened. Maintain awareness of orange HV cable routing.
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