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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2003GOLF (1J1) L4-1.8L TURBO (AWW)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGSERVICE AND REPAIRHEATING AND VENTILATION SYSTEM, SERVICING OVERVIEW
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1J1) L4-1.8L Turbo (AWW)
Heating and Ventilation System, Servicing Overview
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1J1) L4-1.8L Turbo (AWW)SECTION Heating and Ventilation System, Servicing Overview
Heating And Ventilation System, Servicing
CAUTION!
- Before beginning repairs:
- Switch all electrical consumers.
- Switch off ignition.
- Remove ignition key from ignition switch.
1 - Side Window air outlet
2 - Air outlets
- Golf and Jetta have different types
3 - Defroster air outlet
- Removing and installing
4 - Heating and ventilation controls
- With fresh air blower switch -E9-
- With fresh air/recirculating flap switch - E159-
5 - Intermediate duct
6 - Instrument panel cross member
7 - Dust and pollen filter
- With activated charcoal filter
8 - Servo motor for - fresh/recirculating air door -V154-
9 - Fresh air blower -V2-
10 - Fresh air blower series resistance with fuse -N24-
11 - Heating and ventilation unit
- Removing:
- Remove instrument panel
- Carefully pinch off both coolant hoses to heater core and disconnect hoses.
- Seal off heater core to prevent coolant from running out
CAUTION!
- The cooling system is pressurized when the engine is warm. Wear gloves and other protection and carefully release system pressure if necessary, before performing repairs.
- Locate and remove fasteners for heating and ventilation unit at bulkhead.
- Remove heating and ventilation unit.
12 - Center trim
13 - Footwell air outlet
- Passenger's side only
14 - Rear footwell air duct
15 - Gasket
16 - Connecting duct
- With driver's side footwell air outlet
17 - Cables
18 - Heater core
- Always replace coolant after removal/replacement
19 - Heater core/bulkhead seal
20 - Defroster duct
- Replacing:
- Remove and install instrument panel.
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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.