1997 AUDI A4 Heating And Ventilation System Servicing Workshop Manual

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Heating and ventilation system,
servicing Instrument panel air outlets and air guide
ducts

CAUTION!
Before working on the electrical system:
Note:
Air is extracted from the passenger compartment
through 2 outlets located on both sides of the rear
luggage compartment area near the bumper
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Removing and installing Repair Manual, Body
Interior, Repair Group 70

Obtain security code for anti-theft radio.
Note customer's pre-set radio stations.
Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.1 -
Instrument panel top cover 2 -
Retaining spring for air guide duct
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3 -
Retaining spring for air guide duct
4 -
Air guide duct
5 -
Defroster duct
6 -
Right instrument panel air outlet
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7 -
Side window defroster vent
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8 -
Center instrument panel air outlet
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9 -
Windshield defroster vent
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10 -
Left instrument panel air outlet
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Tool for removing instrument panel air
outlets, locally made


- Bend 3 mm (1/8 in.) diameter wire as shown.
Dimension X = 6 mm (1/4 in.)
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Instrument panel air outlet (center),
removing and installing


Note:
Should a swivel insert become detached from the air outlet when
removing, re-install swivel insert so that it locks in place on both sides. - Insert tools -A- into the instrument panel air outlet and pull outlet evenly
out of the instrument panel.
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Instrument panel air outlets (left and
right), removing and installing


Note:
Should a swivel insert become detached from the air outlet when
removing, re-install swivel insert so that it locks in place on both sides. - Insert tools -A- into the instrument panel air outlet and pull air outlet
evenly out of the instrument panel.
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Instrument panel windshield defroster
vent, removing and installing

Remove instrument panel top cover
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- Remove nuts -A- and remove vent from instrument panel top cover.
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Air extraction vents, checking


Notes: - Sealing lips -B- in air extraction vents -A- must move freely and close
by themselves.
Illustration shows air extraction vent with rear bumper removed.2 air extraction vents (left and right) are installed for forced ventilation.Extraction of air from the passenger compartment can only function
properly if rear shelf air guides are not blocked.
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Dust and pollen filter, removing and
installing

Remove right air plenum cover
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Notes: - Remove water guide -A-.
- Remove dust and pollen filter -B- from housing.
The water guide and the plenum cover must be properly installed to
ensure no water flows onto the dust and pollen filter and into the
heater housing. Gasket -C- must be attached to the housing of the dust and pollen
filter; before installing the housing, check that it is correctly located
and not damaged. The dust and pollen filter should be replaced at regular intervals
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