Removing and installing front air distribution flap actuation unit, heater and air conditioning system with electric/manual controls, RHD 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 central tube General body repairs, interior 70. Dash panel central tube; Removing and installing dash panel central tube.
2. Remove air duct for defroster vent (see the separate procedure).
3. Unbolt air distribution flap control motor (see the separate procedure).
4. Carefully press off 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 that the two gear wheels are correctly aligned.
10. When fitting actuation unit, actuating lever (5) must engage in lever (6) of centre vent flap.

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