Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Jetta. Manual — part 933

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Note:

Fig. 5

Instrument panel cross
member, loosening and
tightening

- Remove bolts -arrows-

Tightening torque: 25 Nm (18 ft.

lb.)

- To access or remove heating unit

and surrounding parts, lift cross
member in direction of arrow -A-
and support.

To avoid damage to the steering

column, have a second
technician assist.

If removed components are not

to be re-installed immediately,
secure cross member to the
bulkhead.

Any wiring harnesses released

from their retainers must be
secured again at the same point,
using the same retainers.

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First do the following:

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Removing

Fig. 6

Connecting duct,
removing

1 - Bolt

2 - Air duct connector

3 - Rear footwell duct

4 - Bracket

5 - Cover

6 - Bolt

- Remove glove box

- Remove steering column cover.

- Remove bracket -4-.

- Remove cover -5-.

- Remove duct in direction of

footwell -arrow -A-.

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Air outlets, removing

Center air outlet (Golf), removing

Special tools and equipment
required

Special hook 3370

CAUTION!

The right side of each grille louver
may pivot on a small rubber
grommet that may dislodge
during removal. Make sure to
locate grommet on pivot prior to
reinstalling grille louver.

- Insert 3370 between the left side

of each grille louver and outlet
where the louver pivots, and
gently pry each louver out from
opening.

- Remove both mounting screws

located inside air outlet.

- Remove air outlet

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Center air outlet (Jetta), removing

- First remove all switches located in center air

outlet trim

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CAUTION!

Be careful not to damage instrument panel
when removing switches. Protect trim in area
of switch with adhesive tape before removing
switch.

Do Not pry out switches from the side. Only
pull out from the top.

- Carefully push trim panel upwards -arrow 1

order to disengage lower mounting clips. While
doing so, pull lower portion of trim out from
instrument panel -2-.

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- Slide screwdriver into center of air outlet outlet

and disengage upper mounting retainers.

- Pull out air outlet.

- Remove glove box

- Disconnect electrical connection for air outlet

illumination.

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