Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing air intake duct

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / Heating, air conditioning / Air conditioner / Air duct / Removing and installing air intake duct

Note

The illustration shows a left-hand drive vehicle. The removal and installation procedure is identical for both versions.

Removing

–	Remove dash panel central tube → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70.

–	Remove dust and pollen filter → Chapter.

–	Disconnect electrical connector -4- and lay wiring harness to one side.

–	Loosen heater and air conditioning unit and pull it slightly towards front.

–	Remove bolts -2-.

–	Release retaining tab -1--arrow A-.

–	Swivel the air intake housing -3- upwards -arrow B- and disengage.

Installing

Install in reverse order.

Specified torques

→ Chapter „Assembly overview - add-on parts of heater and air conditioning unit and of air intake box“

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