Removing and installing defroster flap control motor V107 or front air distribution control motor V145 for vehicles with manual air conditioning systems — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touareg I (7L, 2002–2010)

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• After removal, the control motors can be reinstalled only when set in the service position.
• To remove the retaining plate, the bolts (1) are not loosened or removed. They are used for guiding the retaining plate.Mark connectors to respective control motors (danger of interchanging).

📋 Procedure

1. Initiate service position of control motors using vehicle diagnostic tester.
2. When SF appears on left Climatronic operating display, switch ignition off. [Note: After removal, the control motors can be reinstalled only when set in the service position.]
3. Remove lower dash panel trim 70.
4. Removing and installing entry and start authorisation control unit J51894
5. Remove relay carrier and onboard supply control unit J51997

6. Remove securing bolts for retaining plate (3). [Note: To remove the retaining plate, the bolts (1) are not loosened or removed. They are used for guiding the retaining plate.Mark connectors to respective control motors (danger of interchanging).]
7. Separate connectors.
8. Pull retaining plate with control motors out downwards.
9. If the defroster flap control motor V107 has to be renewed, unscrew bolts (4) (Qty. 3) from left control motor (A).
10. If the front air distribution control motor V145 has to be renewed, unscrew bolts (4) (Qty. 3) from right control motor (B).

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