Volkswagen Transporter 2016 Workshop Manual page 465

– Separate electrical connector -5- directly on heater element
-2-.
– Partially warm-up heater element -2- and padding -1- using
hot air blower - V.A.G 1416- from a distance of ≈ 30 cm.
Note
Temperature setting of hot air blower: 220°C
– Carefully pull heater element -2- off padding -1-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Align new heater element -2- on padding -1-.
– Pull protective films -4- off heater elements -3- one after the
other. Ensure to not damage the heater elements -2-.
– Bond in heater element -2- without creases.
1.8.2 Removing and installing backrest heat‐
ing element -Z7- / -Z9- , double bench
seat
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hot-air blower - V.A.G 1416-
General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020
1. Front seat covers and padding
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