Removing And Installing/Replacing Heater

Removing And Installing/Replacing Heater

Remove heater bulkhead.


WARNING:
Danger of scalding!
Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.







Release hose clamps (1) and (2).
Detach water hoses.
Carefully blow through lines to remove remaining coolant from heating element.

Installation: Fill and vent cooling system.







Release screws (2) on firewall (1).

Remove panel for instrument panel. Service and Repair
Remove center console. Service and Repair







Release shear screw (1) (e.g. mill off or rebore screw head).
Release screw (2).







Release screws and lower steering column.







Release screw.







Detach door weatherseal (1) and trim (2) on A-pillar on left and right.







Unfasten transverse reinforcement on right and left.


WARNING:
Version with side airbag:
Follow safety instructions for working on cars with airbag systems.







Release head airbag on transverse reinforcement on right and left.







Disconnect heater plug connections.







Unfasten transverse reinforcement on right and left sides of center console.







Cut open cable ties (1).
Turn lock (2) on left and right on fuse box through approx. 90° and fold down fuse box.







Disconnect pivot (1) of fuse box on left and right at transverse reinforcement towards top.
Remove transverse reinforcement.
Remove heater.