Air Distribution Damper, Changing

To Remove
1 Fully open the glove compartment by bending out the link arms so that the stops are released. Pull down glove compartment light.
2 Remove the glove compartment together with the facia vent by undoing the six screws. Using a screwdriver, carefully prise along the edge of the facia vent. Note position of clip. Detach cables from glove compartment lamp and the lighting switch.

Cars equipped with passenger airbag:
Remove the upper part of the facia. On right-hand drive cars, the main instrument must also be lifted out.

3 Undo electrical distribution box and lift down.
4 Remove the ashtray. Pull the ashtray holder forward by bending down the two upper securing lugs.
5 Detach the control panel by pressing in the four securing lugs and pulling it into the cabin. Make sure that the temperature control is set to position 0.
Detach air distributor rod.
6 Remove gear from heating and ventilation unit by pressing the clips on the top of the gear to the right. At the same time, turn the gear up so that the clips are released. Pull gear from valve.







7 Install a new gear.
Install shaft to gear in air distributor. Turn the gear so that the clips lock into the lugs on the heating and ventilation unit.
When installing rod:
Turn the shaft on the gear fully to the left. Set the air distribution control to position 0. Install the rod with the orange colored part towards the shaft on the control panel.
8 Press the control panel into position. Check operation.
9 Install ashtray holder and ashtray.
10 Install glove compartment and facia vent.