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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2001CABRIO GLS (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGCONTROL ASSEMBLYADJUSTMENTSWITHOUT A/C
2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GLS (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)
Without A/C
2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GLS (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)SECTION Without A/C
1 Main shut-off flap cable
- Connects blower control knob to main shut-off flap
- Black sleeve
- Length: 807 mm (31.8 in.)
2 Temperature flap cable
- Connects temperature control knob to temperature flap
- Blue sleeve
- Length: 585 mm (23.0 in.)
3 Footwell/defroster flap cable
- Connects air flow distribution knob (upper control lever) to footwell/defroster flap
- Black sleeve
- Length: 488 mm (19.2 in.)
4 Central flap cable
- Connects air flow distribution knob (lower control lever) to central flap
- Black sleeve
- Length: 639 mm (25.2 in.)
Adjusting Main Shut-Off Flap Cable:
Adjusting main shut-off flap cable
- Adjust fresh air blower switch (E9) to stop at position "0".
- Connect main shut-off flap cable (black sleeve) to main shutoff flap lever.
- Push lever in direction of arrow to stop.
- Hold lever in this position and install cable retaining clip.
Adjusting Temperature Flap Cable:
Adjusting temperature flap cable
- Adjust temperature control knob to full cold.
- Connect temperature flap cable (blue sleeve) to temperature flap lever.
- Push lever in direction of arrow to stop.
- Hold lever in this position and install cable retaining clip.
Adjusting Footwell/Defroster Flap Cable:
Adjusting footwell/defroster flap cable
- Adjust air flow distribution knob to defrost position (against stop).
- Connect footwell/defroster flap cable (black sleeve) to foot-well/defroster flap lever.
- Push lever in direction of arrow to stop.
- Hold lever in this position and install cable retaining clip.
Adjusting Central Flap Cable:
Adjusting central flap cable
- Adjust air flow distribution knob to defrost position (against stop).
- Connect central flap cable (black sleeve) to central flap lever.
- Push lever in direction of arrow to stop.
- Hold lever in this position and install cable retaining clip.
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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.