Air Intake And Air Outlet Openings And A/C Unit
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NOTE:
This illustration show the "Convenience" A/C system; some vent openings are not part of the "Basis" A/C system.
The activation of the different doors in the vents and the temperature doors differs between the "Basis" and "Convenience" A/C systems
From 01/2008, A/C units which have an additional connection for the glove compartment cooling are being installed as a running change. On vehicles without glove compartment cooling, this connection is sealed with a plug. Refer to GLOVE COMPARTMENT COOLING CONNECTION ON AIR INTAKE HOUSING .
- A/C Unit
- There are different versions depending on the A/C system installed ("Convenience" and "Basis"). Refer to OVERVIEW - ATTACHMENTS FOR HEATER AND A/C UNIT AND AIR INTAKE HOUSING (A/C unit, disassembling and assembling) and to the Parts Information.
- A/C unit, removing and installing. Refer to HEATER AND A/C UNIT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Air Intake Housing
- Removing and Installing. Refer to HEATER AND A/C UNIT AIR INTAKE HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Disassembling and Assembling. Refer to OVERVIEW - HEATER AND A/C UNIT AIR INTAKE HOUSING .
- Air Outlet to the Left Indirect Ventilation Vent
- Present only on vehicles equipped with the "Convenience" A/C system (not on the "Basis" A/C system).
- Depending on the setting, different temperatures for the left and right side are possible. Refer to OVERVIEW - AIR DISTRIBUTION HOUSING DOORS AND PARTITIONS .
- Air Outlet to the Right Indirect Ventilation Vent
- Present only on vehicles equipped with the "Convenience" A/C system (not on the "Basis" A/C system).
- Depending on the setting, different temperatures for the left and right side are possible. Refer to OVERVIEW - AIR DISTRIBUTION HOUSING DOORS AND PARTITIONS .
- Air Outlet to the Instrument Panel Defroster Vent
- Depending on the setting, different temperatures for the left and right side are possible. Refer to OVERVIEW - AIR DISTRIBUTION HOUSING DOORS AND PARTITIONS .
- Fresh Air Intake
- The air is extracted out of the plenum chamber. Refer to FRESH AIR INTAKE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Fresh Air Blower -V2-
- Air Intake from the Vehicle Interior (Recirculating Air Mode)
- The air is taken from the passenger footwell under the glove compartment.
- Air Outlet to the Right Instrument Panel Vent
- On the "Basis" A/C system, the doors in the vents to the left and right instrument panel vents are connected by a connecting rod. Refer to OVERVIEW - AIR DISTRIBUTION HOUSING DOORS AND PARTITIONS .
- Air Outlet to Right Front Footwell Vent
- On the "Basis" A/C system, the doors in the vents to the front left and right footwell are connected by a connecting rod. Refer to OVERVIEW - AIR DISTRIBUTION HOUSING DOORS AND PARTITIONS .
- Air Outlet to the Right Center Instrument Panel Vent
- Depending on the setting on the "Convenience" A/C system, different air temperatures are possible on the left and right side. Refer to OVERVIEW - AIR DISTRIBUTION HOUSING DOORS AND PARTITIONS .
- On the "Basis" A/C system, the left and right side is included in one vent and only one door in installed. Refer to OVERVIEW - AIR DISTRIBUTION HOUSING DOORS AND PARTITIONS .
- Air Outlet to the Left Center Instrument Panel Vent
- Depending on the setting on the "Convenience" A/C system, different air temperatures are possible on the left and right side. Refer to OVERVIEW - AIR DISTRIBUTION HOUSING DOORS AND PARTITIONS .
- On the "Basis" A/C system, the left and right side is included in one vent and only one door in installed. Refer to OVERVIEW - AIR DISTRIBUTION HOUSING DOORS AND PARTITIONS .
- Air Outlet to Right Rear Footwell Vent
- On the "Basis" A/C system, the doors in the left and right rear footwells are connected to each other by a shaft. Refer to OVERVIEW - AIR DISTRIBUTION HOUSING DOORS AND PARTITIONS .
- Depending on the setting, on the "Convenience" A/C system, different air temperatures are possible for the front and rear. Refer to OVERVIEW - AIR DISTRIBUTION HOUSING DOORS AND PARTITIONS .
- Outlet to Vent in Rear Right Center Console
- Present only on vehicles equipped with the "Convenience" A/C system (not on the "Basis" A/C system).
- Depending on the setting, different air temperatures for the front and rear are possible. Refer to OVERVIEW - AIR DISTRIBUTION HOUSING DOORS AND PARTITIONS .
- Outlet To Vent in Rear Left Center Console
- Present only on vehicles equipped with the "Convenience" A/C system (not on the "Basis" A/C system).
- Depending on the setting, different air temperatures for the front and rear are possible. Refer to OVERVIEW - AIR DISTRIBUTION HOUSING DOORS AND PARTITIONS .
- Air Outlet to The Rear Left Footwell Vent
- On the "Basis" A/C system, the doors in the left and right rear footwells are connected to each other by a shaft. Refer to OVERVIEW - AIR DISTRIBUTION HOUSING DOORS AND PARTITIONS .
- Depending on the setting, on the "Convenience" A/C system, different air temperatures are possible for the front and rear. Refer to OVERVIEW - AIR DISTRIBUTION HOUSING DOORS AND PARTITIONS .
- Air Outlet to the Front Left Footwell Vent
- On the "Basis" A/C system, the doors in the vents to the front left and right footwell are connected by a connecting rod. Refer to OVERVIEW - AIR DISTRIBUTION HOUSING DOORS AND PARTITIONS .
- Air Outlet to the Left Instrument Panel Vent
- On the "Basis" A/C system, the doors in the vents to the left and right instrument panel vents are connected by a connecting rod. Refer to OVERVIEW - AIR DISTRIBUTION HOUSING DOORS AND PARTITIONS .