In a message dated 9/18/05 8:03:12 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
rrecardo@WEBTV.NET writes:

> Using an Exacto razor saw, or anything else that is sharp, cut this
> plastic strip outa there.
> Doesn't have to be pretty right this second.
>
> Take the srcews out of the sides of the cover, and pull it straight up.
>
> Do whatever your gonna do, and clean up the cut with anything you want
> to use , and fasten the cover back down to the floor under the seat.
>
> Your done with this crazy project.
>
> I know this is in the archives.
> I did this 5 years ago and thought it was an insane project to yank the
> seat to get to the heater then, as I do now.
>

the only reason VW put that strip under the vent hole on the rear heater
cover housing is to add $$ to the R&R job at the service dept..
:<)