Removing and installing left footwell flap control motor V108/footwell flap control motor V261 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A5 (8T, 2007–2016), Audi Q5 (8R, 2008–2017), Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F), Audi A4 B8 (8K, 2007–2015); platform code 83

• Special tools named: VAS 5051

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• Mark connector (D) (to prevent interchange if several connectors are unplugged at the same time).
• The bolts (C) can also be removed using the ratchet wrench T40083.
• The control motor has no stop; therefore the shaft (A) can be inserted in the mounting of the cam plate (E) in any position.

📋 Procedure

1. Move driver's seat to rearmost position.
2. Switch off ignition.
3. Remove storage compartment beneath dash panel (driver side) General body repairs, interior68Shelves / trim panels; Removing and installing dash panel trim (driver side).
4. Remove left footwell vent (driver's side) .
5. Remove accelerator pedal module 20Accelerator mechanism; Removing and installing accelerator pedal module with accelerator position sender G79/G185.

6. Mark connector (D) (to prevent interchange if several connectors are unplugged at the same time).
7. Unplug connector (D).
8. Remove bolts (C). [Note: The bolts (C) can also be removed using the ratchet wrench T40083.]
9. Release shaft (A) (at control motor (B)) from cam plate (E) and remove control motor.
10. Insert shaft (A) (at control motor (B)) in mounting of cam plate (E). [Note: The control motor has no stop; therefore the shaft (A) can be inserted in the mounting of the cam plate (E) in any position.]
11. Fit bolts (C).
12. Plug in connector (D).
13. Route wiring harness so that it cannot come into contact with moving components (e.g. lever).
14. Re-install all other components removed in reverse order.
15. Switch on ignition.
16. Perform basic setting and final control diagnosis for air conditioner Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system VAS 5051 ("Guided Fault Finding"). [Note: The control motors on this vehicle are equipped with an electronic feature which enables a new control motor to learn its position at the air conditioning unit during basic setting; only then can it be activated by the air conditioner operating and display unit (Climatronic control unit J255); currently all control motors are identical Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system VAS 5051 ("Guided Fault Finding").While you are performing the basic setting, the control motors are assigned and adapted in accordance with the series connection of the wiring. If the sequence is not as specified, the control motors will not be adapted properly and the flaps will not be controlled correctly (overview of air conditioner control motors).]
17. Interrogate event memory of air conditioner operating and display unit (Climatronic control unit J255) and erase any faults displayed Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system VAS 5051 ("Guided Fault Finding").

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