Removing and installing fresh air blower V2 (LHD): VW Polo 6R
Step-by-step removing and installing fresh air blower V2 (LHD) for the VW Polo 6R: 8 steps, 2 torque figures.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW Polo 6R (2009–2014)
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🔩 Torque settings
Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.
| Torque | Fastener / step |
|---|---|
| 1 Nm (0.7 lb-ft) | Remove bolts (2 |
| 1 Nm (0.7 lb-ft) | Unscrew bolts (arrows |
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, interior68Storage compartments, covers and trims; Removing and installing glove compartment.
- Pull connector (2) off fresh air blower V2.
- Carefully cut through cable ties (1) and (3).
- Disconnect connector (4) and release connector from fresh air blower housing (5).
- Unscrew bolts (arrows) (1 Nm) and remove fresh air blower housing (5) from heater unit. — 1 Nm (0.7 lb-ft)
- Press connector housing locking lugs (2) outwards (in direction of arrows) using a small screwdriver and slide connector (1) downwards out of catch.
- Press rubber elements (3) inwards and downwards using screwdriver.
- Pull blower motor along with fan wheel out of bracket. [Note: The blower motors for heater unit and air conditioning unit differ. Note part numbers!]
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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.
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The story behind TorqFix →Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.