Air Duct In Front Heater And A/C Unit

In order to show the air duct in the air intake housing and in the Heater and A/C unit, both of these components are shown cut along lines "A - A" and "B - B" and "C- C".
Depending on vehicle equipment, there are different versions of the A/C system. Make sure to use the correct version and pay attention to the allocation of different components. Refer to Parts Information.
On vehicles with glove compartment cooling, the cooled air comes directly past the evaporator into the glove compartment -item 11- AIR DUCT IN FRONT HEATER AND A/C UNIT List Item:Evaporator.
For the temperature of the air from the front vents to be regulated separately, separator walls are installed in the front heater and A/C unit (not shown in detail here).

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Air Duct In Front Heater And A/C Unit

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Front Heater and A/C Unit Evaporator and Air Distribution Housing
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Refer to OVERVIEW - HEATER AND A/C UNIT
Front Heater and A/C Unit Air Intake Housing
Fresh Air Intake
- The air is extracted out of the plenum chamber. Refer to FRESH AIR INTAKE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Air Intake from the Vehicle Interior (in Recirculating Air Mode)
- The air is drawn out of the front passenger footwell when the air recirculation door under the glove compartment is open.
- In this illustration, the air recirculation door is shown in the "closed" position.
Fresh Air Blower -V2- with Fresh Air Blower Control Module -J126-
Air Vent to the Left Instrument Panel Vent (Driver Side)
Air Vent to the Left Footwell Vent (Driver Side)
Air Vent to the Right Instrument Panel Vent (Front Passenger Side)
Air Vent to the Right Footwell Vent (Front Passenger Side)
Dust and Pollen Filter
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Refer to DUST AND POLLEN FILTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
Evaporator
Heater Core for the Heater
- Refer to HEATER CORE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
Zone Partition Grille
- For vehicles without Auxiliary Heater Heating Element Auxiliary Heater Heating Element - Z35-, a zone partition grille is installed
Front Left Mixing Chamber for Warmed and not Warmed Air (Driver Side)
- Via the various temperature control doors, a certain portion of the air is directed through or past the heater core (and the Auxiliary Heater Heating Element -Z35- or the zone partition grille)
- The temperature control doors for the front are not shown here
Separator between the Driver and Front Passenger Side
- Separates the air duct to the left and right vents and is responsible for different air temperatures coming out of the vent. Depending on the position of the particular temperature doors.
Left Rear Air Vent (Driver Side)
- Depending on the setting, the warmed or cooled air can be directed to the vents.
- The rear temperature control door is not shown here
Center Front Area Air Vent
- Depending on the setting, the warmed or cooled air can be directed to the vents.
- The rear temperature control door is not shown here
Right Front Area Air Vent (Front Passenger Side)
- Depending on the setting, the warmed or cooled air can be directed to the vents.
- The rear temperature control door is not shown here
Front Right Mixing Chamber for Warmed and not Warmed Air (Front Passenger Side)
- Via the various temperature control doors, a certain portion of the air is directed through or past the heater core (and the Auxiliary Heater Heating Element -Z35- or the zone partition grille)
- The temperature control doors for the front are not shown here
Connection for Glove Compartment Cooling Air Duct Hose
- On vehicles without the optional equipment of "glove compartment cooling", the opening in the heater and A/C unit is sealed with a cap. Refer to AIR GUIDE FOR GLOVE COMPARTMENT COOLING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Glove Compartment Cooling Air Duct Hose, Checking, Removing and Installing. Refer to AIR GUIDE FOR GLOVE COMPARTMENT COOLING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .