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 ⇒ page 38 .
Note
The auxiliary air heater with bracket should only be removed if the
bracket is damaged.
Removing without bracket ⇒ page 38
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
36 Rep. gr.82 - Supplementary heating