Overview. Leaky vacuum actuators stop the W201’s HVAC flaps from operating. This kit renews every actuator in the late W201 climate system in one kit.
Fitment
- Late W201 190 / 190E / 190D
- For early W201, contact us for a custom kit
Cross-reference part numbers (this kit rebuilds these Mercedes actuators):
- Recirculating air flap: Mercedes-Benz A 000 800 87 75, A0008008775, 0008008775, 000 800 87 75, 000 800 8775, 000-800-87-75, 000.800.87.75
- Legroom air flap: Mercedes-Benz A 201 800 03 75, A2018000375, 2018000375, 201 800 03 75, 201 800 0375, 201-800-03-75, 201.800.03.75
- Main air flap: Mercedes-Benz A 201 800 00 75, A2018000075, 2018000075, 201 800 00 75, 201 800 0075, 201-800-00-75, 201.800.00.75
- Air mix flap: Mercedes-Benz A 201 800 08 75, A2018000875, 2018000875, 201 800 08 75, 201 800 0875, 201-800-08-75, 201.800.08.75
What’s included
- 2 oval / square diaphragms (recirculating air flap, 000 800 87 75)
- 1 deep single-stage diaphragm (legroom air flap, 201 800 03 75)
- 1 dual-stage clip cartridge (main air flap, 201 800 00 75)
- 1 shallow single-stage diaphragm (air mix flap, 201 800 08 75)
Where to find them
- Recirculating air flap actuator: behind and to the right-top of the instrument panel
- Legroom air flap actuator: behind the radio, in front of the main air flap actuator
- Main air flap actuator: behind the radio, closest to the firewall
- Air mix flap actuator: center console in front of the heater core, right-hand side
Installation
See the video instructions.
Rebuild tips
- Old actuator plastic can be brittle: open housings with 4 thin plastic strips (an old credit card works)
- Clean dust and debris from the housing; don’t use lubricants except dimethicone
- Stretch the diaphragm rim by hand just before closing the housing
- Test with a hand vacuum pump (e.g. Mityvac)
Good to know
- Lead time: ships from stock
- Individual diaphragms and cartridges are also sold separately
- Thanks to Anton S. in NC for helping to create this kit
