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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.