Date:         Mon, 13 Jun 2005 09:55:15 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: newbie question 2 - a/c ducts
Comments: To: turbodieseltrooper <turbodieseltrooper@sbcglobal.net>
In-Reply-To:  <001101c56fe2$f453c5b0$6501a8c0@oemcomputer>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed

turbodieseltrooper wrote:

>yet anothe dumb nubie questions - how do you remove/install the a/c ducts that run down the center of the roof?? One section is not attached and sags a bit.
>
>Mark P
>
>
>
>
Loosen the front AC air distribution section up by the visors first.
Next remove the forward most tunnel section. After it is removed, the
remaining pieces can be removed. There are bolts that hold them to the
ceiling that will have to be removed.

Caution Number 1 .........There is a power cable in the tunnel from rear
to front that powers the AC blower fans. There is a coupling within the
tunnel that you will need to disconnect before dropping the tunnel. If
the tunnel falls before the cable is disconnected there can be some
damage within the cable itself.

Caution Number 2 ........There is a safety recall on the tunnel because
the support system is flawed and the plastic material breaks and the
tunnel will suddenly drop down. If this happens unexpectedly it can
startle the driver and result in a wrecking-up!

Solution #1 - Install the support kit ( a real PITA to install) that is
available through VW dealerships. The kit now costs about $10. This kit
was free along with installation, for a ten year period, which is now
expired. So you are on your own for getting it installed. You can do it
or you can pay the dealership to do it.

Solution #2 - Make yourself a couple of nice metal straps, apply a nice
upholstery surface to the metal match you van or paint the metal.
Install externally to the tunnel by drilling a couple of holes into the
ceiling FRAMES and use a sheet metal screw to secure the strap to the
frame. Or, if you want to go all out, you can install a threaded
receptacle into the frame to receive a standard screw or bolt.

BTDT!!!

John Rodgers
88 Gl Driver