Heating and Ventilation System, Servicing

2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GLX (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
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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.