Control Module HVAC: Service and Repair
A/C Display Control Head with Climatronic Control Module
• Removing in the Passat from MY 2006 and in the Passat CC from MY 2009 is identical.
• The Climatronic Control Module (J255) and the A/C Control Head (E87) are one component that cannot be disassembled.
• If the A/C display control head (E87) and the Climatronic control module (J255) were replaced, then the "A/C compressor first breaking-in" must be reset. Refer to => [ Climatronic A/C System, Checking and Adjusting Components ] Climatronic A/C System, Checking and Adjusting Components Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system (VAS 5051B) (or newer model) " guided functions". Then "replace the Climatronic control module ".
Removing
- Remove center instrument panel trim.
- Remove the screws - 2 - and then remove the A/C control head (E87) and the Climatronic control module (J255) - 1 - from the instrument panel.
- Disconnect harness connectors from A/C Control Head (E87).
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
If the A/C display control head (E87) and the Climatronic control module (J255) were replaced, then the "A/C compressor first breaking-in" must be reset. Refer to => [ Climatronic A/C System, Checking and Adjusting Components ] Climatronic A/C System, Checking and Adjusting Components Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system (VAS 5051B) (or newer model) " guided functions". Then "replace the Climatronic control module ".