Removing and installing front air distribution flap actuation unit, heater and air conditioning system with electric/manual controls, LHD vehicles — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf VII Variant (BA), VW Golf VII (5G, 2012–2020)

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• Check operation of flaps and hinge mechanism before fitting.Make sure levers and shafts are properly fitted in the mounts.
• When fitting actuation unit, actuating lever (5) must engage in lever (6) of centre vent flap.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove dash panel General body repairs, interior70Dash panel: Removing and installing dash panel.
2. Remove the air duct for the defroster vent .
3. Unbolt air distribution flap control motor .
4. Carefully press off the actuating lever (7)(arrow).
5. Carefully press actuating lever (3) off defroster flap lever (2).

6. Unscrew bolts (1), (4) and (8).
7. Remove actuation unit (9) upwards.
8. Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When installing, note the following: [Note: Check operation of flaps and hinge mechanism before fitting.Make sure levers and shafts are properly fitted in the mounts.]
9. Check for correct mutual positioning of the two gear wheels.
10. When fitting actuation unit, actuating lever (5) must engage in lever (6) of centre vent flap.

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