Passat Sedan V6-2792cc 2.8L DOHC (AAA) (1995)
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Pedal cluster cover
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Cables
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Replacing: First remove pedal cluster cover and foot well outlet.
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Intermediate duct
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With gasket
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Replacing; remove instrument panel first
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Air distribution housing
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With temperature flap
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With center flap
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With footwell/defrost flap
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Do not disassemble further
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Replacing: Remove instrument panel and heating items -22- to -28-
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Heat exchanger
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Replacing: Remove instrument panel and heating items -22- to -28-
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After heat exchanger replacement, install fresh coolant
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Air duct with main shut- off flap
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Replacing: Remove instrument panel and heating items -22- to -28-
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Hex nut M6
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5 Nm (44 in lb)
Removing and Installing:
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Disconnect the battery ground cable
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Remove instrument panel
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DIsconnect shift lock cable, if equipped
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Remove passenger side instrument panel support bracket
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Drain engine coolant completely
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Disconnect heater hoses from heater core
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Remove housing securing nuts on firewall in engine compartment
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Remove air distribution housing with controls and cables attached.
Use care not to kink or bend cables
Use care to prevent spilling engine coolant in car interior
Installation Notes
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Pre-assemble hex nuts on engine bulkhead.
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Tighten hex nut with shank, in plenum chamber.
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Tighten engine bulkhead Hex nuts.
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Replace gaskets between housing and body
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Do not bend or kink control cables
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Do not reuse old engine coolant
With A/C
CAUTION: Always disconnect the battery ground (GND) strap before working on the electrical system.
NOTE: Before disconnecting battery, obtain radio code for radios with antitheft coding.
Evaporator/Heater Housing Assembly