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Heating and A/C Unit






Heating and A/C Unit

Remove the heating and A/C unit. Refer to => [ Heating and A/C Unit ] Removal and Replacement.

Heating and A/C Unit attachments, removed, refer to => [ Heating and A/C Unit Attachments Overview ] Heating and A/C Unit Attachments Overview.

Air guide channel, disassembling and assembling, refer to => [ Air Guide Channel ] Overhaul.






1 Screw

Tightening specification: 2 Nm

Coolant line bolts - 25 -.

Slightly move the coolant lines by loosening the bolts.

2 Bracket

Coolant pipe brackets.

Included with coolant pipe replacement part.

3 Seal With Foam Piece Spacer

Seal between the bulkhead and the heater and A/C unit.

Insert before installing A/C unit into vehicle bulkhead.

4 Coolant Lines

Supply and return with mount - 2 -, replaceable part.

Disconnect and connect from heater core. Refer to => [ Heater Core ] Service and Repair.

5 Screws

Tightening specification 1.5 Nm

6 Air Guide Channel Heater and A/C Unit

Disassembling and assembling, refer to => [ Air Guide Channel ] Overhaul.

7 Dust and Pollen Filter

With activated charcoal insert

Dust and pollen filter with activated charcoal insert, refer to=> [ Dust and Pollen Filter with Activated Charcoal Insert ] Description and Operation.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Dust and Pollen Filter ] Service and Repair.

8 Air Distribution Housing For Heater

Do not disassemble further.

In vehicles without auxiliary air heater heating element (Z35) , the cover for heater core seals the opening for auxiliary air heater heating element.

If necessary, coat bearing areas and guides of temperature doors thinly with grease (for example, with G 052 745 A3 ).

9 Air Guide Channel

Air guide channel to front right footwell vent

Right rear footwell vent air guide channel

10 Screws

Tightening specification 1.5 Nm

Air guide channel bolts

11 Cover For Dust and Pollen Filter

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Dust and Pollen Filter ] Service and Repair.

12 Sealing Caps

Only for vehicles without air duct/air vent installed in the rear center console.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Heater and A/C Unit Closure Cap ] Heater and A/C Unit Closure Cap.

13 Air Guide Channel

Air guide channel to left front footwell vent.

Left rear footwell vent air guide channel.

14 Heater Core

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Heater Core ] Service and Repair.

After replacing heater core, replace all the coolant.

15 Seal

Quantity: 2

Between the coolant lines and the heater core.

Always replace.

Pay attention to different versions.

Lubricate lightly with coolant before installation.

16 Hose Clamp

Tightening specification: 2 Nm

Quantity: 2

Ensure firm attachment.

For vehicles with heating, ventilation and air conditioning installed.