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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2001CABRIO GLS (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISDIAGRAMSEXPLODED VIEWSHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGEVAPORATOR CASE
2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GLS (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)
Evaporator Case
2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GLS (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)SECTION Evaporator Case
Heater box/evaporator housing, assembly
1 - Clip
2 - Air duct with main shut-off flap
- Do not disassemble further
3 - Gasket
4 - Wire clip
5 - Fresh air blower -V2-
6 - Fresh air blower series resistance with fuse -N24-
7 - Gasket
8 - Gasket
- Always replace
9 - Air duct
10 - Nut
11 -Fresh air/heating controls
12 - Cover
13 - Plug
14 - Clip
15 - Control cables
- When replacing, first remove cover -12-
16 - Central flap lever
17 - Temperature flap lever
18 - Footwell/defrost - flap lever
19 - Self-tapping screw
20 - Air distribution housing
- Do not disassemble further
21 - Wire clip
22 - Air duct connector
23 - Gasket
- Always replace
24 - Heater core
To install:
- Install seals around perimeter of heater core so there are no gaps, and glue in place.
- If heater core does not lock into place during installation, fasten to heater box using screws through tabs on top of heater core.
- Vacuum hose adaptor, installing -> Fig. 1
25 - Gasket
- Always replace
26 - Wire clip
1 - Clip
2 - Air duct with main shut-off flap
- Do not disassemble further
3 - Gasket
4 - Wire clip
5 - Fresh air blower -V2-
6 - Fresh air blower series resistance with fuse -N24-
7 - Gasket
8 - Gasket
- Always replace
9 - Air duct
10 - Nut
11 -Fresh air/heating controls
12 - Cover
13 - Plug
14 - Clip
15 - Control cables
- When replacing, first remove cover -12-
16 - Central flap lever
17 - Temperature flap lever
18 - Footwell/defrost - flap lever
19 - Self-tapping screw
20 - Air distribution housing
- Do not disassemble further
21 - Wire clip
22 - Air duct connector
23 - Gasket
- Always replace
24 - Heater core
To install:
- Install seals around perimeter of heater core so there are no gaps, and glue in place.
- If heater core does not lock into place during installation, fasten to heater box using screws through tabs on top of heater core.
- Vacuum hose adaptor, installing -> Fig. 1
25 - Gasket
- Always replace
26 - Wire clip
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.