Audi A4 2001 - Airbag Deactivation and Belt Systems

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1.2 Laws and Regulations
⇒ “1.2.1 Laws and Regulations“, page 12
⇒ “1.2.2 Charging Systems Not Requiring a Permit“, page 15
⇒ “1.2.3 Extraction System Group Classifications“, page 16
⇒ “1.2.4 Refrigerant Circuit, Converting R12 to R134a and Serv‐
icing“, page 17
⇒ “1.2.5 Refrigerant, Keeping Records“, page 17
1.2.1 Laws and Regulations
Note
The laws and regulations listed below are applicable in Germany.
Different or additional laws and regulations may apply in other
countries.
The effects of climate change can be seen worldwide. Protecting
the climate is one of the most important responsibilities. However,
this responsibility presents enormous challenges to all involved.
The Kyoto Protocol outlines worldwide goals regarding climate
protection, among other things. In addition to target reductions of
carbon dioxide, this protocol also outlines target reductions for
fluorinated greenhouse gases such as refrigerant R134a due to
their high potential of contributing to the greenhouse effect.
Numerous laws have been created for the automotive industry,
for example at the European level. For example, chemical-climate
protection regulations were put into effect on August 1, 2008 in
Germany in order to define the European legislation in more de‐
tail.
♦ Provision (EU) no. 2037/2000
♦ Provision (EU) no. 842/2006
♦ Provision (EU) no. 706/2007
♦ Provision (EU) no. 307/2008
♦ Guideline 2006/40/EU
♦ Chemical-climate protection provision, recycling management
and disposal regulations (for Germany).
Maintenance and Repair Work On A/C System Refrigerant Circuit
All individuals performing maintenance and repair work on vehicle
A/C systems must have completed a training program and be
competent in the work required. Other regulations may apply in
addition to those of the European Union.
The following general points apply
Operation, repair, decommissioning, take-back obligation
♦ When operating, repairing and decommissioning items that
contain refrigerant, allowing the refrigerant to vent into the air
is prohibited.
♦ Keep records on the quantities used during operation and
maintenance. Refer to Audi ServiceNet, HSO Environment so
they can be presented to the authorities upon request. A re‐
cord sheet no longer needs to be kept in the EU due to a
provision by the European Parliament in 2005. Other provi‐
sions may apply in countries that are not members of the EU.
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Refrigerant R134a Servicing - Edition 01.2011
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