Volkswagen Golf Quiz
Heating, air conditioning

Removing and installing front air distribution flap actuation unit, Climatronic, RHD vehicles

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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Removing

  • Remove dash panel central tube → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70.
  • Remove air duct for defroster vent → Chapter.
  • Unbolt air distribution flap control motor → Chapter.
  • Carefully press off actuating lever -5--arrow-.
  • Unscrew bolts -1-, -2- and -6-.
  • Remove actuation unit -7- upwards.

Installing

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

Check operation of flaps and hinge mechanism before fitting.

Make sure levers and shafts are properly fitted in the mounts.

 Removing and installing front air distribution flap actuation unit, Climatronic, RHD vehicles
  • Check that the two gear wheels are correctly aligned.

The rectangular tooth -2- must engage in the gap -3- of the gear wheel -1-.
Removing and installing front air distribution flap actuation unit, Climatronic, RHD vehicles
  • When fitting actuation unit, actuating lever -3- must engage in lever -4- of centre vent flap.

Specified torque

→ Chapter „Assembly overview - heater and air conditioning unit“

Assembly overview - dash panel central tube → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70.
Removing and installing front air distribution flap actuation unit, Climatronic, RHD vehicles

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