Removing and installing temperature flap gear mechanism: Audi A1

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A1 (8X, 2010–2018)

📋 Procedure

1. Remove the driver side footwell vent air duct .
2. If fitted, detach insulation (1).
3. Set rotary temperature control to "“cold”" stop.
4. Press retaining tab (arrow) and detach flexible shaft (2) from gear mechanism for temperature flap (1).
5. Release the retainer (3) and disengage (arrow) the gear mechanism (1) for the temperature flap at the housing.

6. Detach the gear mechanism (2).
7. Insert the gear mechanism (1) at the housing, making sure that the lever (2) engages in the lever (3).
8. Press gear mechanism on until it engages audibly.
9. Check the gear mechanism for proper operation and freedom of movement.
10. Check operation of temperature flap.
11. If rotary control cannot be moved from "“cold”" to "“warm”" position, detach flexible shaft, turn rotary control and re-attach flexible shaft.

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