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Heating, air conditioning

Removing and installing air distribution housing

In this manual: Heating, air conditioning
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 illustration shows a left-hand drive vehicle. The removal and installation procedure is identical for both versions.

Removing

  • Remove heater and air conditioner unit → Chapter.
  • Remove the coolant pipes at the heat exchanger → Chapter.
  • Disconnect electrical connector on fresh air and air recirculation flap control motor and lay wiring harness to one side.
  • Remove bolts -2-.
  • Release retaining tabs -1- and -3-.
  • Swivel the air distribution housing -4- to the rear -arrow- and disengage.

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When installing, note the following:

Specified torque

→ Chapter „Dismantling and assembling heater and air conditioning unit“

Note Even minute leakage at the tongue-and-groove joint between the air distribution housing and the evaporator housing can lead to whistling noise as a result of escaping air. Therefore lightly coat joints with silicone grease to fully seal the joints. Silicone grease → Electronic Parts Catalogue.
Removing and installing air distribution housing

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