Removing and installing actuator for front air distribution flap (automatically controlled air conditioner) — AUDI
Removing and installing actuator for front air distribution flap (automatically controlled air conditioner) on Audi: 11 steps.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: platform code FV
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- Check operation of flaps and hinge mechanism before installing.Make sure levers and shafts are seated correctly in actuator sockets.
- When fitting actuator, actuating lever (3) must engage in lever (4) of centre vent flap.
📋 Procedure
- Remove dash panel General body repairs, interior70Dash panel; Removing and installing dash panel.
- Remove air duct to centre defroster vent
- Remove front air distribution flap control motor .
- Carefully press off actuating lever (5)(arrow).
- Remove bolts (1, 2 and 6).
- Lift off actuator (7). [Note: Check operation of flaps and hinge mechanism before installing.Make sure levers and shafts are seated correctly in actuator sockets.]
- Check that the two gear wheels are correctly positioned.
- When fitting actuator, actuating lever (3) must engage in lever (4) of centre vent flap.
- Install remaining components.
- Interrogate event memory and erase any entries displayed; then perform "“Basic setting”" ("“Guided Fault Finding”").
- As a final step, check operation of heater/air conditioner.
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