Spiffytool
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Hey whats the part number of the narrow one on top?
Fitting the OEM Auxillary Heating Ductwork
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See post #1 and or #189
To summarize,
Only 3 parts of the ducting listed in the post #1 are different according to the model:
@DaveyB, can I kindly ask you to add this info to the first post? It can take ages for a new user to read 25 pages and the error might be costly.
Interestingly, some B-pillar trims have template embossed at the back while others (with factory sound deadening material) - don't. If you have a trim with embossing on the inner side - you are lucky and saved yourself at least a few hours of trimming and fitting work.
I might be offering the 3-d printed insert for the footsteps, not decided yet though. The footstep also has embossing at the back for the cut-out although VW never offered this vent as a separate article (maybe they planned to)?
I also have a spare air-guide (Y-shape) for Transporters 7H0 819 655A if anyone needs one.
Only 3 parts of the ducting listed in the post #1 are different according to the model:
- The front passenger footstep - difference is presence (Caravelle/Multivan) or absense (Transporter) of courtesy light. The footsteps have a lot of different variations and cost a lot. I 3d-printed a custom vent and embedded it into the existing step.
- The air guide B-pillar - 7H5 819 655 A (Caravelle/Multivan) or 7H0 819 655A (smaller/narrower version for Transporter)
- Angle-shaped vent B-pillar - 7H5 819 383 A (Caravelle/Multivan, angle bigger than 100 degrees) or 7H0 819 383 B (Transporter, shorter vent, angle is 90 degrees).
@DaveyB, can I kindly ask you to add this info to the first post? It can take ages for a new user to read 25 pages and the error might be costly.
Interestingly, some B-pillar trims have template embossed at the back while others (with factory sound deadening material) - don't. If you have a trim with embossing on the inner side - you are lucky and saved yourself at least a few hours of trimming and fitting work.
I might be offering the 3-d printed insert for the footsteps, not decided yet though. The footstep also has embossing at the back for the cut-out although VW never offered this vent as a separate article (maybe they planned to)?
I also have a spare air-guide (Y-shape) for Transporters 7H0 819 655A if anyone needs one.
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Great job on the 3D printed vent. I’ll be interested if you decide to knock up a few more 
I will have to buy a 3d printer and create a new model from scratch. But I am up for it if I get a few requests.Great job on the 3D printed vent. I’ll be interested if you decide to knock up a few more
Sorry if it’s been asked before but is there a full list of parts needed to carry out the modifications for the B pillar outlets and the drivers step inlet. My van is a 2021 swb panel van. I have an account with Tps but they have asked me to identify all parts as it’s not listed against my van. Also is there an adapter needed to attach it to the outlet on an eberspacher heater. Any help would be appreciated.
Did you read the first post?
The adapter need depends on which heater you will install. In general, 3-4 kw heaters will fit with standard parts.
I did read the post but it is dated 2018 and the B pillar cover shown has a cut out for the alarm switch, on the 6.1 they dont have this now. I just wondered if there was an updated list. TPS are sometimes awkward sending parts back if it’s been a special order so just wanted to get everything right if possible.
I saw someone posting that this list is still valid for 6.1. The only thing you need to watch out is what I mentioned in post 483.
The B-pillar cover I had didn't have any alarm switches. I recommend to re-use your current B-pillar cover and cut the holes yourself. You will be more proud of the job done if you do it yourself (needless to say saving the planet from a huge piece of plastic).
Just having a recap of part numbers and updating for T6.1s
Heres the original list from post 1 for a T6
Heres the updated list i have for T6.1, i havent ordered all of these parts yet, im confident they are correct but please double check what your ordering !
Heres the original list from post 1 for a T6
- Intake Duct - Step = 7E0 819 219
- Air Guide Channel = 7E0 819 381C
- Frame Air Guide = 7H0 819 475
- Air Guide B-Pillar = 7H0 819 655A
- B-Pillar Trim Cover = 7E0 867 292L 92W
- Warm Air Vent B-Pillar - Front = 7H0 819 209A
- Warm Air Vent B-Pillar - Rear = 7H0 819 383B
- Screws for front step duct = N90879402 (you'll require 6)
- Screws for B-pillar duct = N90739703 (you'll require 2)
- Cable ties = N0209022 (you'll need 2)
- Front Step with Vent Hole = 7H0 863 735F (No courtesy light) - @Pauly edit, i think this should be 7H0 863 736G 9B9 ?
Heres the updated list i have for T6.1, i havent ordered all of these parts yet, im confident they are correct but please double check what your ordering !
- Intake Duct - Step = 7E0 819 219
- Air Guide Channel = 7E0 819 381D
- Frame Air Guide = 7E0 819 475
- Air Guide B-Pillar = 7E0 819 655
- B-Pillar Trim Cover = 7E0 867 292AA NA2
- Warm Air Vent B-Pillar - Front = 7E0 819 209
- Warm Air Vent B-Pillar - Rear = 7E0 819 383A
- Screws for front step duct = N90879402 (you'll require 6)
- Screws for B-pillar duct = N91179601 (you'll require 2)
- Cable ties = N10647801 (you'll need 2) (dont bother they are a rip off and just normal cable ties !)
- Front Step with Vent Hole = 7LA 863 735E 82V (No courtesy light)
Thank you
I presume that list is for Kombi not Cali, the difference being the cover and the top duct? If so do you know the Cali part numbers and the part numbers for the cradle parts?
Thx, I’ll take a look. The OE mounting cradle in post #397
I see, and then I could cut the vents to my existing trim and get a footwell grille from you
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Looks like there's some interest in these grilles. Let me see if I can buy the 3d printer soon and get my son build the 3d model again so I can offer this to people.I see, and then I could cut the vents to my existing trim and get a footwell grille from you
I have the full list of parts for the cradle also, don't know if this was posted before....
Cradle is here: (dont forget the rivets, item 19)
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Front Step Vent with OEM Factory Aux Heating
hi,just joined the forum for this thread.will these fittings and steps fit into a 2010 T5.1? where is the best place to order them from? Hi @micksea. Yes they will fit into a T5.1. You can get the parts you need from the forum shop. Message @Pauly.
