That panel has some pop out clips that should disengage if you pull the front of the panel down
For Sale VW T5 T5.1 T6 REPLACEMENT HEATER LINKAGE & INSTRUCTIONS - ENGINEER DESIGNED
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richinthepeak
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Hi there, I recently purchased a heater part for the T6.1 transporter from you but after receiving it on EBay found that as a pensioner it was physically impossible for me to fit it. I would now request a refund from you if possible. Thank you. Richard.
Hi Richard - I understand, indeed it is a tricky part to fit! I will sort it out for you, please message me through ebay and we can get the ball rolling
Hi Does this part fit a 2021 Transporter? Vw have just offered to repair mine for £800 ! They repaired it already 12 months ago under warranty ! The part they supply is clearly useless.
Hello - Yes that sounds about right! So your van is a T.6.1 (worth you double checking). The T6.1 compatible version is here:
VW T6.1 REPLACEMENT HEATER LINKAGE & INSTRUCTIONS - ENGINEER DESIGNED
Printul77700
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Guys, Inhave a t5 2003 multivan so dual climatronic.My driver side does not modify temperature.I opened partially the dashboard and found that a lever is broken.
Ok,but the question is how can I access the flap motors to remove/repair/replace.
I can barely fit on hand there not to say about screwdrivers and fitting the parts.
I am 100% sure vw doea not work like this,it is impoasible.Anybody having a video or step by step instruction with what to remove(airbag,steering wheel,whateevr) so I can remove engines put back etc.?
Also the side engine might be broken.I can see about 4 little actuators there but can’t get to them more than with my fingers to check if they move or not etc.
I believe the most important is how do we get there ,the rest is another story
Ok,but the question is how can I access the flap motors to remove/repair/replace.
I can barely fit on hand there not to say about screwdrivers and fitting the parts.
I am 100% sure vw doea not work like this,it is impoasible.Anybody having a video or step by step instruction with what to remove(airbag,steering wheel,whateevr) so I can remove engines put back etc.?
Also the side engine might be broken.I can see about 4 little actuators there but can’t get to them more than with my fingers to check if they move or not etc.
I believe the most important is how do we get there ,the rest is another story
Hello, here is a video one of my customers made which details the dash removal on a T5 (thanks Neal). Hope it helps:Guys, Inhave a t5 2003 multivan so dual climatronic.My driver side does not modify temperature.I opened partially the dashboard and found that a lever is broken.
Ok,but the question is how can I access the flap motors to remove/repair/replace.
I can barely fit on hand there not to say about screwdrivers and fitting the parts.
I am 100% sure vw doea not work like this,it is impoasible.Anybody having a video or step by step instruction with what to remove(airbag,steering wheel,whateevr) so I can remove engines put back etc.?
Also the side engine might be broken.I can see about 4 little actuators there but can’t get to them more than with my fingers to check if they move or not etc.
I believe the most important is how do we get there ,the rest is another story
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T5 Dash Removal
I received the part for my T6.1 today and fitted with much huffing and puffing.
Both mounting bolts are visible on the T6.1. But one is a bitch to get at. I improvised with the item in the attached photo.
I now have a working heater.
……and 2 spate screws that I missed putting back in when reinstalling the dash.
Both mounting bolts are visible on the T6.1. But one is a bitch to get at. I improvised with the item in the attached photo.
I now have a working heater.
……and 2 spate screws that I missed putting back in when reinstalling the dash.
Been perusing the various threads about this after my heater became stuck on cold during the past couple weeks but am a bit confused.
I have managed to get the lower panels off on the drivers side then managed to reach up and in to manually move the linkage arm so that the flaps can be opened to allow heat thorough.
My problem however is that I can't see any visibly broken parts. Is it the type of breakage that will only be visible once I have dismantled/extracted the heater linkage?
I'm going to buy the updated part for the T6.1 from @romeorowe if this is the case but thought it best to put the question out there first before buying!
I have managed to get the lower panels off on the drivers side then managed to reach up and in to manually move the linkage arm so that the flaps can be opened to allow heat thorough.
My problem however is that I can't see any visibly broken parts. Is it the type of breakage that will only be visible once I have dismantled/extracted the heater linkage?
I'm going to buy the updated part for the T6.1 from @romeorowe if this is the case but thought it best to put the question out there first before buying!
It took me a while to find it but all will be revealed when you remove the motor.
Agreed, that's the way to be absolutely sure.
Thanks for the replies. Purchase now made so fingers crossed for a dry, mild day sometime over the Christmas period to get stuck in!
Just ordered one , many thanks
Hi lads, does anyone know what this part number is and whether it’s available anywhere?
I managed to snap one side of the clip while trying to fix it. This old plastic is so brittle...
Ideally, I’d like to replace all of them wite plastic parts. At least now to be fair, it’s definitely better than before, i just put that arm from servo over this snapped clip and at leat now I can control the temperature to some extent..
I managed to snap one side of the clip while trying to fix it. This old plastic is so brittle...
Ideally, I’d like to replace all of them wite plastic parts. At least now to be fair, it’s definitely better than before, i just put that arm from servo over this snapped clip and at leat now I can control the temperature to some extent..
