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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2012A3 (8PA) L4-2.0L TURBO (CCTA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGSERVICE AND REPAIRREMOVAL AND REPLACEMENTAIR GUIDE CHANNEL OVERVIEW
2012 Audi A3 (8PA) L4-2.0L Turbo (CCTA)
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.