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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN1999GTI (1J1) L4-2.0L (AEG)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGCONTROL ASSEMBLYSERVICE AND REPAIRWITHOUT A/CDISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
1999 Volkswagen GTI (1J1) L4-2.0L (AEG)
Disassembly and Assembly
1999 Volkswagen GTI (1J1) L4-2.0L (AEG)SECTION Disassembly and Assembly
1 - Heating and ventilation controls
- With fresh air blower switch -E9-
- With switch for fresh air blower and recirculated air -E184-
2 - Illumination filter
3 - Trim panel
4 - Fresh air control lever light -L16-
- 12V, 1.2W
- Replacing:
- Unclip trim panel -item 7- and rotary control -item 5-.
- Pull out bulb using a piece of fuel hose.
5 - Rotary control
- For blower speed
- To remove: Use pliers with suitable plastic or rubber protection on jaws
6 - Rotary control
- For air distribution
- To remove: Use pliers with suitable plastic or rubber protection on jaws
7 - Trim panel
8 - Rotary control
- For interior temperature control
- To remove: Use pliers with suitable plastic or rubber protection for jaws
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.