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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing air intake duct

Shown for a left-hand drive vehicle (identical procedure for RHD), this page covers removing the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 air intake duct — remove the dash panel central tube first.

  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“
 

Removing and installing air intake duct

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    Removing and installing air intake duct — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How do I remove the Golf Mk7 air intake duct?
    LHD shown; RHD identical. Unclip and remove from between the fresh air intake and the heater housing.
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