Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing rear footwell vent

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

Note

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

Removing

–	Remove the sill panel moulding → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70.

–	Remove the front seat → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.72.

–	Remove centre console → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.68.

–	Lift the floor covering in the area of the vent.

–	Prise off the cable clip -3-.

–	Lift up the rear footwell vent -1--arrows B-, detach from the heater and air conditioning unit -2--arrow A- and take out to the side.

Removing and installing rear footwell vent

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When installing, note the following:

–	Check the cable clip -1- for damage before pressing on at the footwell vent -2-.

Note

A loose cable clip or damaged seal can lead to flow noise.

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