Using special tool 3370 to remove the decorative panel of the heater control unit

Location of the heater control unit mounting screws

The mounting screws are shown by arrows.
Checking the smooth running of the control cables

While holding the cable sheath, move the cable back and forth in the direction of the arrows.
Removal
1. Remove the glove box.
2. Remove the lower steering column trim.
3. Remove the front section of the center console.
4. Remove the decorative panel of the heater control unit. To remove the decorative panel, you can use special device 3370 (see figure Using special tool 3370 to remove the decorative panel of the heater control unit) or a steel plate with a hook on the end, the same as for removing the central air supply nozzles.
5. Remove the four screws securing the heater control unit (see figure Location of the screws for fastening the heater control unit).
6. Pull the heater control unit towards you and remove it from the instrument panel along with the control cables connected to it.
7. Disconnect the control cables from the heater control unit.
8. Check the smooth movement of the control cables by holding the cable sheath and moving the cable back and forth (see figure Checking the smooth running of the control cables).
Installation
Installing the control cable on the heater control unit lever

- 1 - control cable;
- 2 - heater control unit lever
The original text can be found at [www.VWmanual.ru]
For ease of identification, the control cable sheaths are of different colours.
Execution order
1. Place the rounded ends of the cables (1) on the control levers (2) and secure them by turning them in the direction of the arrow.

2. To secure the control cable housing, insert the cable holder (1) into the retainer housing (2) until the cable holder snaps into place.
3. Insert the control unit together with the connected cables into the instrument panel.
4. Screw in the four screws securing the heater control unit.
5. Insert the decorative panel of the control unit until it is firmly fixed.
6. Install the front section of the center console.
7. Install the lower steering column trim.
8. Install a storage box.

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