Air Intake and Outlet Openings
Air Intake and Outlet Openings
• This illustration show the "Comfort" A/C system; some vent openings are not part of the "Basis" A/C system.
• The activation of the different doors in the vents and the temperature doors differs between the "Basis" and "Comfort" A/C systems
• From 01.2008, A/C units which have an additional connection for the glove compartment cooling are being installed. On vehicles without glove compartment cooling, this connection is sealed with a plug. Refer to => [ Glove Compartment Cooling to Air Intake Manifold Connection ] Glove Compartment Cooling to Air Intake Manifold Connection.
1 Air Conditioner Unit
• Different versions, depending on the ("Comfort" and "Basis" A/C systems). Refer to => [ A/C Unit ] Overhaul and the Parts Catalog.
• Heating and A/C unit, removing and installing, refer to => [ A/C Unit ] A/C Unit.
2 Air Intake Housing
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ A/C Unit Air Intake Housing ] A/C Unit Air Intake Housing.
• Disassembling and assembling, refer to => [ A/C Unit Air Intake Housing ] A/C Unit Air Intake Housing.
3 Air Outlet To The Left Indirect Ventilation Vent
• Present only on vehicles equipped with the "Comfort" A/C system (not on the "Basis" A/C system).
• Depending on the setting, different temperatures for the left and right side are possible. Refer to => [ Air Distributor Housing Doors and Partitions ] Air Distributor Housing Doors and Partitions.
4 Air Outlet To The Right Indirect Ventilation Vent
• Present only on vehicles equipped with the "Comfort" A/C system (not on the "Basis" A/C system).
• Depending on the setting, different temperatures for the left and right side are possible. Refer to => [ Air Distributor Housing Doors and Partitions ] Air Distributor Housing Doors and Partitions.
5 Air Outlet To The Instrument Panel Defroster Vent
• Depending on the setting, different temperatures for the left and right side are possible. Refer to => [ Air Distributor Housing Doors and Partitions ] Air Distributor Housing Doors and Partitions.
6 Fresh Air Intake
• The air is extracted out of the plenum chamber. Refer to => [ Fresh Air Intake ] Fresh Air Intake.
7 Fresh Air Blower (V2)
8 Removing Air From The Passenger Compartment (In Recirculating Air Mode)
• The air is taken from the passenger footwell under the glove compartment.
9 Air Outlet To The Right Instrument Panel Vent
• On the "Basis" A/C system, the doors in the vents to the left and right instrument panel vents are connected by a connector rod. Refer to => [ Air Distributor Housing Doors and Partitions ] Air Distributor Housing Doors and Partitions.
10 Air Outlet To Right Front Footwell Vent
• On the "Basis" A/C system, the doors in the vents to the front left and right footwell are connected by a connector rod. Refer to => [ Air Distributor Housing Doors and Partitions ] Air Distributor Housing Doors and Partitions.
11 Air Outlet To The Right Center Instrument Panel Vent
• Depending on the setting, on the "Comfort" A/C system, different air temperatures are possible on the left and right side. Refer to => [ Air Distributor Housing Doors and Partitions ] Air Distributor Housing Doors and Partitions.
• On the "Basis" A/C system, the left and right side is included in one vent and only one door in installed. Refer to => [ Air Distributor Housing Doors and Partitions ] Air Distributor Housing Doors and Partitions.
12 Air Outlet To The Left Center Instrument Panel Vent
• Depending on the setting, on the "Comfort" A/C system, different air temperatures are possible on the left and right side. Refer to => [ Air Distributor Housing Doors and Partitions ] Air Distributor Housing Doors and Partitions.
• On the "Basis" A/C system, the left and right side is included in one vent and only one door in installed. Refer to => [ Air Distributor Housing Doors and Partitions ] Air Distributor Housing Doors and Partitions.
13 Air Outlet To Right Rear Footwell Vent
• On the "Basis" A/C system, the doors in the left and right rear footwells are connected to each other by a shaft. Refer to => [ Air Distributor Housing Doors and Partitions ] Air Distributor Housing Doors and Partitions.
• Depending on the setting, on the "Comfort" A/C system, different air temperatures are possible for the front and rear. Refer to => [ Air Distributor Housing Doors and Partitions ] Air Distributor Housing Doors and Partitions.
14 Outlet To Vent In Rear Right Center Console
• Present only on vehicles equipped with the "Comfort" A/C system (not on the "Basis" A/C system).
• Depending on the setting, different air temperatures for the front and rear are possible. Refer to => [ Air Distributor Housing Doors and Partitions ] Air Distributor Housing Doors and Partitions.
15 Outlet To Vent In Rear Left Center Console
• Present only on vehicles equipped with the "Comfort" A/C system (not on the "Basis" A/C system).
• Depending on the setting, different air temperatures for the front and rear are possible. Refer to => [ Air Distributor Housing Doors and Partitions ] Air Distributor Housing Doors and Partitions.
16 Air Outlet To The Rear Left Footwell Vent
• On the "Basis" A/C system, the doors in the left and right rear footwells are connected to each other by a shaft. Refer to => [ Air Distributor Housing Doors and Partitions ] Air Distributor Housing Doors and Partitions.
• Depending on the setting, on the "Comfort" A/C system, different air temperatures are possible for the front and rear. Refer to => [ Air Distributor Housing Doors and Partitions ] Air Distributor Housing Doors and Partitions.
17 Air Outlet To The Front Left Footwell Vent
• On the "Basis" A/C system, the doors in the vents to the front left and right footwell are connected by a connector rod. Refer to => [ Air Distributor Housing Doors and Partitions ] Air Distributor Housing Doors and Partitions.
18 Air Outlet To The Left Instrument Panel Vent
• On the "Basis" A/C system, the doors in the vents to the left and right instrument panel vents are connected by a connector rod. Refer to => [ Air Distributor Housing Doors and Partitions ] Air Distributor Housing Doors and Partitions.