Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Smells from heater and air conditioner unit

Possible complaints about refrigerant circuit

  Note The air conditioning system is operating correctly if the air emerging from the vent on the dashboard is at a temperature of 7oC or less. ...

Is the smell coming from evaporator or the heat exchanger?

Fishy smell –  Due to leak in engine's cooling system or in heat exchanger of heater and air conditioner unit.   N ...

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Moving mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox -J743- into removal position by hand
  Note Only if you cannot set the mechatronic unit to removal position with the vehicle diagnostic tester, you must set the unit by hand to removal position. Sometimes, the mechatronic unit cannot be removed. In this case, the gear actuator for 6th gear ...

Frequently asked questions
If you suspect that there is a fault in the vehicle or if your vehicle has been damaged, read and observe the following information before contacting a Volkswagen dealership or qualified workshop. You may also find useful information in the index under the headings Things to note or Checklist. ...

Assembly overview - foot rest and floor covering, RHD vehicles
1 -  Foot rest Removing and installing → Chapter 2 -  Bolt 2 Nm 3 -  Nut Qty. 3 2 Nm 4 -  Bracket Removing and installing → Chapt ...