Volkswagen Golf Quiz
Heating, air conditioning

Removing and installing rear footwell vent

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 sides.

Removing

  • Remove the sill panel moulding → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70.
  • Remove the front seat → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.72.
  • Remove centre console → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.68.
  • Lift the floor covering in the area of the vent.
  • Prise off the cable clip -3-.
  • Lift up the rear footwell vent -1--arrows B-, detach from the heater and air conditioning unit -2--arrow A- and take out to the side.
Removing and installing rear footwell vent

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When installing, note the following:
  • Check the cable clip -1- for damage before pressing on at the footwell vent -2-.
Note

A loose cable clip or damaged seal can lead to flow noise.
Removing and installing rear footwell vent

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