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Air distribution unit
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12965-1R
- the visor and the instrument panel,
- the switch stalk block assembly.
REMOVAL
Disconnect the battery.
Remove :
- the steering wheel bolt,
- the steering wheel after first placing the wheels
in a straight line.
ATTENTION: Follow the recommendations contai-
ned in section 88 relating to the AIR BAG system.
Remove :
- the steering wheel half-shell cowlings,Using adhesive tape, immobilise the rotor for the
air bag switch.
Remove :
- the ashtray,
- the two screws securing the heater control pa-
nel,
- the fuse holder plate securing screws (five
screws),
- the dashboard mounting nuts.
Unclip the wiring from the dashboard.
Remove the dashboard.
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Check that the system operates correctly.AFTER
REPAIR
yes
CHART 2AIR FLOW PROBLEM
Before carrying out any work, check that the customer uses the air conditioning
correctly.
Non regulated air conditioning.
NOTES
no
yes
yes
yesSee CHART 1.
no
noEnd of fault finding.
Does the passenger compartment fan
operate?noSee CHART 9.
Repair or clean or change
the particle filter.Check the air intake circuit, scuttle panel
grille, particle filter, rain shield.
Are they correct?
Check that the air extraction circuit
is not blocked.
Repair if necessary.
Does the fault persist?
Is it a passenger compartment
air distribution problem?
Remove the heater radiator.
It must be blocked, clean or change it
(only valid for vehicles which have been
driven without the particle filter).
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Check that the components which were removed are connected correctly.
Check that the system operates correctly.AFTER
REPAIR
yes
CHART 3
CONT
A
noChange the thermostat.
yes
yes
noEnd of fault finding.
noEnd of fault finding.
With the engine cold, remove the engine
coolant thermostat and check that it is not
jammed in the open position.
Is it correct?
Check that there is no unwanted intake of
cold air into the passenger compartment
(seals, grommets, cables ...).
Repair if necessary
Does the fault persist?
Check the air inlets (particle filter)
and outlets.
Partially blocked air inlets or outlets
reduce the flow of heated air
into the
passenger compartment.
Repair if necessary.
Does the fault persist?
The heater radiator must be blocked. Remove
the radiator and clean or change it
(only valid for vehicles which have been
driven without the particle filter).
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CHART 6HEATING INADEQUATE IN THE REAR
NOTES
noFree the air outlets.
None.
Check that the air inlets at the rear of the
centre console are not blocked.
(floor carpet...).
Are they correct?
Remove the centre console and check
that the connection and sealing between the
air distribution unit and the heating duct to
the rear seats is correct.
Repair if necessary.
Check that the components which were removed are connected correctly.
Check that the system operates correctly.
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CHART 7DEICING/DEMISTING PERFORMANCE POOR
NOTES
See CHART 1.
yes
yes
yes
See CHART 2.
no
yes
See CHART 3.
no
yes
no
Check that the recirculation flap is not
jammed in the recirculated air position
(see CHART 11).
Repair if necessary.
Is it a heater performance problem?
Is it an air flow problem?
Is it an air distribution problem?
Check that the windows are clean on the inside.
End of fault finding.no
End of fault finding.no
Check that the air extractors
are not blocked.
Repair if necessary.
Does the fault persist?
Ensure that there are no water leaks into the
passenger compartment which would
significantly increase the humidity level and
reduce the effectiveness of the demisting.
Locate the leak and repair it.
Does the fault persist?
Check that the components which were removed are connected correctly.
Check that the system operates correctly.
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