Air Guide Channel Overview

2012 Audi A3 (8PA) L4-2.0L Turbo (CCTA)SECTION Air Guide Channel Overview





Air Guide Channel Overview






1 - Complete Air Guide Channel

2 - Fresh/Recirculating Air Door

Opening for air intake from plenum chamber (fresh air).

3 - Opening For Air Intake In Recirculating Air Mode

4 - Fresh Air Blower (V2)

5 - Dust and Pollen Filter

Follow the replacement intervals.

As a replacement part, the dust and pollen filter is available in different versions (with and without activated charcoal element). Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

6 - Noise Insulation

In vehicles without A/C system (with heater only), a foam core piece is installed for noise insulation instead of evaporator.

7 - Lower Section Of Air Guide Channel (With Installed Components)

8 - Fresh Air Blower Series Resistor With Fuse (N24)

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Fresh Air Blower Series Resistor with Fuse (N24) ] Service and Repair.

9 - Air Outlet To Air Distribution Housing

10 - Air Distribution Housing

Beginning November 2007, a heater air distribution housing with a door in the air outlet to the defroster vents in the instrument panel without a side cut-out is gradually being installed. On vehicles not equipped with A/C (just heating) or on vehicles equipped with a manual climate control system, this change has no impact on the heater control or on the manual A/C system (the door is operated by the heater controls and/or the manual A/C). Refer to=> [ Air Distribution Housing Defroster Outlet Door ] Overhaul.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.