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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing front air distribution flap actuation unit, Climatronic

This page covers removing the LHD Climatronic Volkswagen Golf Mk7 front air distribution flap actuation unit — remove the dash panel and defroster vent duct, then unbolt the control motor first.

Removing
–  Remove dash panel → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70.
–  Remove the air duct for the defroster vent → Chapter.
–  Unbolt air distribution flap control motor → Chapter.
   
–  Carefully press off the actuating lever -5--arrow-.
–  Unscrew bolts -1-, -2- and -6-.
–  Remove actuation unit -7- upwards.
Installing
–  Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When installing, note the following:
  Note
Check operation of flaps and hinge mechanism before fitting.
Make sure levers and shafts are properly fitted in the mounts.
 

Removing and installing front air distribution flap actuation unit, Climatronic

–  Check for correct mutual positioning of the two gear wheels.
The rectangular tooth -2- must engage in the gap -3- at the gear wheel -1-.
 

Removing and installing front air distribution flap actuation unit, Climatronic

–  When fitting actuation unit, actuating lever -3- must engage in lever -4- of centre vent flap.
Specified torque
→ Chapter „Assembly overview - heater and air conditioning unit“
Dash panel; Assembly overview - dash panel → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70.
 

Removing and installing front air distribution flap actuation unit, Climatronic

    Questions & answers

    Removing and installing front air distribution flap actuation unit, Climatronic — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How do I remove the Golf Mk7 Climatronic air distribution actuation unit (LHD)?
    Remove dash panel, air duct for centre vent, disconnect Bowden cable and unbolt.
    Removing and installing front air distribution flap actuation unit, heater and air conditioning system with electric/manual controls, RHD vehicles
    Removing –  Remove dash panel central tube → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70. –  ...

    Removing and installing front air distribution flap actuation unit, Climatronic, RHD vehicles
    Removing –  Remove dash panel central tube → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70. –  ...