7.2
Removing and installing auxiliary air
heater
Note
A type plate is fitted on the auxiliary air heater unit. This plate
provides information about the type of auxiliary air heater installed
in the vehicle
Note
The auxiliary air heater with bracket should only be removed if the
bracket is damaged.
Removing without bracket
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1410A-
♦ Engine bung set - VAS 6122-
Removing
– Separate electrical 10-pin connector - T10ba- -1- from auxili‐
ary air heater beneath front right seat.
– Remove right underbody cladding ⇒ General body repairs,
exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Underbody cladding; Assembly over‐
view - underbody cladding .
– If fitted, unbolt stone deflector strip.
– Guide wiring harnesses through opening in floor.
CAUTION
The fuel system is pressurised.
Risk of injury caused by fuel spray.
– Wear safety goggles.
– Wear protective gloves.
– To release pressure, wrap a clean cloth around the connec‐
tion, and carefully loosen the connection.
– Separate fuel line -arrow- from auxiliary air heater.
Transporter 2020 ➤
Auxiliary heater - Edition 04.2020
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Rep. gr.82 - Supplementary heating
