Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles

Removing the Cabin Fan Resistor on a Volkswagen Polo

Model: Volkswagen Polo Polo 5, Polo V, MK 5, MK V, 6R - Years 2009-2017
Part: Blower motor

Do you want to remove the air fan resistor? Let's see how to remove the resistor from inside the front dashboard of the Polo. Unscrew the securing screws around the glove compartment: remove the glove compartment from inside the dashboard. Disconnect the large connector of the resistor, then extract it from the cabin. Insert a new fan resistor into the dashboard compartment (connect the power connector). Refit the glove compartment and tighten the screws. Check the correct fitting of the previously installed parts and test the correct operation of the air using the controls.

Updated on 4 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

Video tutorial

Related tutorials

Volkswagen Polo (2001-2009 / MK IV, Polo IV, Polo 4, MK 4, 9N) How to replace the ventilation fan on a Volkswagen Polo. Follow this video to perform the removal. Use a lever to remove the plastic cover under the …
Volkswagen Polo (2009-2017 / Polo 5, Polo V, MK 5, MK V, 6R) How do you replace the fan resistor fitted on a Volkswagen Polo? In this video, learn how to carry out the disassembly. Use a lever to remove the pla…
Volkswagen Polo (2001-2009 / MK IV, Polo IV, Polo 4, MK 4, 9N) Follow these instructions to remove and replace the cabin fan resistor on your Volkswagen Polo. First, get into the vehicle on the front passenger si…

Other guides you may be interested in

Fuses Location and Diagram for the Volkswagen Crafter

In this guide, we will look at the location of the fuse boxes and how to find their diagram for the Volkswagen Crafter. First, get inside the vehicle and start by removing the plastic cover found under the steering wheel, to access the internal fuse box; you will find another fuse box in the engine compartment by removing the plastic cover located next to the battery. At this point, use the owner's manual to find the fuse diagram, which will allow you to identify and replace any blown fuses with new ones!

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos