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

🧭 Before you start

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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, interior 70. Dash panel: Removing and installing dash panel.
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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