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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2001CABRIO GLS (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGDIAGRAMSEXPLODED VIEWSHEATING AND VENTILATION SYSTEM, SERVICING
2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GLS (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)
Heating and Ventilation System, Servicing
2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GLS (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)SECTION Heating and Ventilation System, Servicing
Heating and ventilation system, servicing
CAUTION! Before working on the electrical system:
- Determine the correct coding for the anti-theft radio.
- Disconnect the battery Ground GND) strap.
1 - Left plenum cover
2 - Connecting clip
3 - Right plenum cover
4 - Air intake adapter
- Dust and pollen filter (if equipped)
5 - Side window air outlet
6 - Right air outlet
- Replacing: if air guide (under instrument panel) already has seal installed, remove glued on seal from replacement part before installing.
7 - Center air outlet
- Replacing: if air guide (under instrument panel) already has seal installed, remove glued on seal from replacement part before installing.
8 - Trim cover
9 - Nut
10 - Fresh air blower series resistance with fuse - N24-
11 - Fresh air blower -V2-
12 - Trim plate
13 - Self- tapping screw
14 - Footwell air outlet
- To remove first remove center console
15 - Rear footwell air duct connector, right
16 - Self-tapping screw
17 - Self- tapping screw
18 - Rear footwell air duct, right
19 - Rear footwell air duct, left
20 - Rear footwell air duct connector, left
21 - Clip
22 - Control cables
23 - Fresh air/heating controls
24 - Heater-box/evaporator housing
To remove:
-Remove instrument panel.
- Remove housing support bracket.
- Disconnect heater core hoses and plug heater core outlets (to prevent coolant spills).
- Remove heater box/evaporator housing.
25 - Heater core
- Replacing: remove instrument panel and heater box/evaporator housing
- Heater box/evaporator housing assembly
26 - Left air outlet
- Replacing: if air guide (under instrument panel) already has seal installed remove glued on seal from replacement part before installing.
27 - Side window air outlet
28 - Instrument panel
- Do not disassemble further than shown
- Removing and installing -> Repair Manual, Body, Repair Group 70
CAUTION! Before working on the electrical system:
- Determine the correct coding for the anti-theft radio.
- Disconnect the battery Ground GND) strap.
1 - Left plenum cover
2 - Connecting clip
3 - Right plenum cover
4 - Air intake adapter
- Dust and pollen filter (if equipped)
5 - Side window air outlet
6 - Right air outlet
- Replacing: if air guide (under instrument panel) already has seal installed, remove glued on seal from replacement part before installing.
7 - Center air outlet
- Replacing: if air guide (under instrument panel) already has seal installed, remove glued on seal from replacement part before installing.
8 - Trim cover
9 - Nut
10 - Fresh air blower series resistance with fuse - N24-
11 - Fresh air blower -V2-
12 - Trim plate
13 - Self- tapping screw
14 - Footwell air outlet
- To remove first remove center console
15 - Rear footwell air duct connector, right
16 - Self-tapping screw
17 - Self- tapping screw
18 - Rear footwell air duct, right
19 - Rear footwell air duct, left
20 - Rear footwell air duct connector, left
21 - Clip
22 - Control cables
23 - Fresh air/heating controls
24 - Heater-box/evaporator housing
To remove:
-Remove instrument panel.
- Remove housing support bracket.
- Disconnect heater core hoses and plug heater core outlets (to prevent coolant spills).
- Remove heater box/evaporator housing.
25 - Heater core
- Replacing: remove instrument panel and heater box/evaporator housing
- Heater box/evaporator housing assembly
26 - Left air outlet
- Replacing: if air guide (under instrument panel) already has seal installed remove glued on seal from replacement part before installing.
27 - Side window air outlet
28 - Instrument panel
- Do not disassemble further than shown
- Removing and installing -> Repair Manual, Body, Repair Group 70
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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.