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How to replace the heating resistor in the Volkswagen Polo?

Model: Volkswagen Polo MK IV, Polo IV, Polo 4, MK 4, 9N - Years 2001-2009
Part: Checks and maintenance

In this tutorial we can see how to replace the heating resistor in the Volkswagen Polo, an extremely simple and quick operation. First of all, make sure the key is not inserted, then position yourself on the passenger seat and open the glove compartment. Next, remove the lower cover, unscrew all the indicated fixing screws with a Torx T20 key and remove the compartment from the dashboard. At this point, all that remains is to grab the resistor, remove it from the housing and insert the replacement. To reassemble everything, simply follow the reverse procedure.

Posted on 14 June 2025 by ScegliAuto

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