Removing and installing left temperature flap control motor V158 (LHD) — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf VI (5K, 2008–2013), VW Golf Cabriolet (517, 2011–2016)

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• Do not remove bolts (1).Do not remove bracket (2).
• Mark connector (C) to control motor (danger of interchanging with other connectors of same construction).
• Optimised control motors are marked with an "“X”".
• After installation, check operation of left temperature flap.Initiate "“Basic setting”" using .

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

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

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5. Remove bolts (3) (9 ± 1.3 Nm). [Note: Do not remove bolts (1).Do not remove bracket (2).] — 1.3 Nm (1.0 lb-ft)

6. Press bracket (1) in direction of brake pedal (arrow) and hold in place using suitable means (e.g. cable tie).
7. Mark connector (C) to control motor (danger of interchanging with other connectors of same construction).
8. Disconnect connector (C) on left temperature flap control motor V158.
9. Remove cover (A).
10. Unscrew securing bolts (D) (1.4 Nm) and remove left temperature flap control motor V158(B). — 1.4 Nm (1.0 lb-ft)
11. Release control motor lever (E) from connecting rod (F).
12. Comply with notes . [Note: Risk of malfunction of heater or air conditioning system caused by improperly installed control motors or links.Mark the correct allocation of the connectors to the control motors.Always install the appropriate links to the control motors.]
13. Specified torque setting of bolts (1) and (3) is 9 ± 1.3 Nm. [Note: Optimised control motors are marked with an "“X”".] — 1.3 Nm (1.0 lb-ft)
14. Separate bracket (1) from old left temperature flap control motor V158, e.g. using side cutting pliers.
15. Position new left temperature flap control motor V158, marked with an "“X”", with new oval-head screw (2) and cut-off bracket (1) on bracket (3) on blower box.
16. Route wiring harness so that it cannot come into contact with any moving parts (e.g. actuating arm on control motor). [Note: After installation, check operation of left temperature flap.Initiate "“Basic setting”" using .]

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