Removing and installing fresh air blower series resistor with overheating fuse N24 (LHD) — VW
Removing and installing fresh air blower series resistor with overheating fuse N24 (LHD) on VW: 5 steps, 1 torque figure.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: platform code 121
🔩 Torque settings
Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.
| Torque | Fastener / step |
|---|---|
| 1 Nm (0.7 lb-ft) | Unscrew bolts (3 |
ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.
📋 Procedure
- Remove glove compartment General body repairs, interior68Compartments/covers; Removing and installing glove compartment.
- Disconnect connector (1) from fresh air blower series resistor with overheating fuse N24(2).
- Unscrew bolts (3) (1 Nm). — 1 Nm (0.7 lb-ft)
- Pull out fresh air blower series resistor with overheating fuse N24(2).
- Install in reverse order.
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Who makes these pages, and how
TorqFix was built by a mechanic — after a 2,700 km drive with five roadside repairs that no diagnostic tool could explain.
The figures on this page come from manufacturer workshop documentation and are shown as they are. The page is assembled automatically from that data — it is not written by an AI. The AI works in the chat, where it answers for your specific car. It writes nothing here.
Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.
Seen a figure that does not match your manual? Write to us — we correct it and note when. support@torqfix.com
The story behind TorqFix →Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.