I agree with Jim.... specially the cable sheath is held in a specific
position by a cable sheath holder with a bolt. When it's to far out or too
far in the lever can't slide easily, or the cable itself can't reach either
end too open or close. I discover this when I removed the dash to replace
the blower. The best is testing those levers before putting the dash back
on.

On Fri, Aug 20, 2021 at 7:52 AM Jim. Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:

> If you take the heater box out you must take the cables loose and that
> means readjust them to go in exactly as they came out. If you don't mark
> them precisely, this becomes a time-consuming hit-or-miss process. If you
> do it wrong on the slider end of the cable or make things too stiff on the
> heater box end of the cable, the cable will fold/double and then you can't
> do anything with it. A look under the dash at the slider end of things will
> tell you what you need to know about bending the cable. I think you can
> inspect it by removing the instrument cluster, but if not you can pull the
> faceplate off the dash and see what is going on with the cables.
>
> Jim
>
> On Fri, Aug 20, 2021 at 8:40 AM Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@icloud.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Morning everyone!
> >
> > 85 Westfalia GL.  My friendly neighbourhood garage replaced my front
> > blower fan the other day.  It had seized some time ago.  When the van was
> > returned, I noticed that the level the controls airflow to the feet isn’t
> > opening or closing fully.  I spoke with the mechanic and he says he
> didn’t
> > touch the vents, but the issue is with the cables, right?  I’ve never had
> > trouble before, but have read about others who have.  I do not have the
> > ‘always on’ heat issue.  This is strictly a vent issue.
> >
> > If anyone can help give me some guidance I would appreciate it!  He’s
> > offered to look at it but I would like to give him some direction.
> >
> > Thanks again
> > Jeff
>