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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN1999GTI (1J1) V6-2.8L (AFP)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGCONTROL ASSEMBLYSERVICE AND REPAIRWITHOUT A/CREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1999 Volkswagen GTI (1J1) V6-2.8L (AFP)
Removal and Installation
1999 Volkswagen GTI (1J1) V6-2.8L (AFP)SECTION Removal and Installation
Removing
Required special tools: Tools and Equipment
First do the following:
Remove glove box.
Remove steering column cover.
Remove center console. Service and Repair
- Pull off heating controls trim panel with tool 3370.
- Remove screws -arrows-.
- Remove center trim.
- Remove controls with cables attached.
- Disengage cables from controls.
- Disconnect electrical connectors.
After removing controls, check all cables for free movement.
- Move cables back and forth in direction of arrows.
- Replace cables that are damaged or hard to move.
Installing
NOTE:
- Cable sleeve ends are color coded.
- All air flaps must audibly move onto end stops when turning controls.
- Always check cables before installing. Replace binding or damaged cables.
- Hold cable end -1- at an angle and press onto control lever -2-, -arrow-.
- Insert footwell/defrost flap cable, temperature flap cable, temperature flap cable and central flap cable -1- into clip -2- and press in to stop.
Cable sleeve end color code:
- Footwell/defroster flap: green
- Center flap: yellow
- Temperature flap: beige
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.