AUDI A4 1999 B5 / 1.G 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   
page 87-157
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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 
Removing and installing   page 87
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7 - 
Side window defroster vent 
Removing and installing   Repair Manual, Body Interior, Repair Group 70
 
8 - 
Center instrument panel air outlet 
Removing and installing   page 87
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9 - 
Windshield defroster vent 
Removing and installing   page 87
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10 - 
Left instrument panel air outlet 
Removing and installing   page 87
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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  
       Repair Manual, Body Interior, Repair Group 
70
 
    
-  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  
       Repair Manual, Body Exterior, Repair Group 
66
 
    
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   
Repair Manual, Maintenance.
 
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Heater/air conditioner assembly 
complete with instrument panel, 
removing and installing (1996)
 
     
-  Using VAG1551 function 03, initiate output 
Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)   page 01
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CAUTION! 
Before proceeding with removal of instrument panel and heater/air 
conditioner complete:  -  Proceed through output DTM and wait until air flow flap -A- closes via 
air flow flap motor V71. 
-  Cancel output DTM (press VAG1551 button -C-) with closed air flow 
flap -A-. 
-  Discharge refrigerant system   page 87
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-  Remove dust and pollen filter   page 87
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Obtain security code for anti-theft radio.Note customer's pre-set radio stations.Move power seats to most rearward position.Disconnect and remove battery.
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-  Release pressure in coolant system by opening 
cap at coolant expansion tank. 
     
WARNING! 
     
With hot engine, cooling system is under 
pressure. 
     Coolant expansion tank cap must be 
removed slowly. 
    
CAUTION!  -  Clamp coolant hoses -A- and -B- with VAG3094 (or equivalent) and 
remove from heater core inlet/outlet. 
-  Place catch basin below heater core connection -A- and carefully blow 
coolant out of heater core with compressed air through connection -B-. 
-  Remove A/C system vacuum supply hose from engine and attach at 
heater core inlet/outlet. 
- Remove boot -C-.
Dispose of used coolant properly. Check local regulations.Do not re-use used coolant.
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