Universal Air HT2162C HVAC Heater Core

Heater Core for Volkswagen HVAC Repair

Universal Air HT2162C is an aluminum HVAC heater core for select Volkswagen applications. It is built for direct replacement use in vehicles such as the Volkswagen Beetle, Tiguan, CC, Golf, GTI, Eos, Passat, and Golf R across the listed model years.

Use HT2162C when servicing cabin heat output in Volkswagen heating systems that require an aluminum heater core. This part number is listed for multiple Volkswagen platforms, including 2006-2014 Volkswagen GTI, 2009-2017 Volkswagen Tiguan, and 2006-2010 Volkswagen Passat applications.

• Aluminum heater core construction
• HVAC heater core replacement for Volkswagen heating systems
• Application-specific fitment for listed Volkswagen models and years
• Part number HT2162C for catalog and service matching
• Fits select vehicles with notes including Denso replacement and automatic temperature control exclusions where listed

Fitment Details

• Fits 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, N/A
• Fits 2017-2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited, N/A
• Fits 2009-2017 Volkswagen CC, N/A
• Fits 2009-2017 Volkswagen Tiguan, N/A
• Fits 2012-2016 Volkswagen Eos, N/A
• Fits 2009-2010 Volkswagen Eos, N/A
• Fits 2010-2014 Volkswagen Golf, N/A, without Automatic Temperature Control; Denso Replacement
• Fits 2006-2014 Volkswagen GTI, N/A, A/C Compressor Replacement by Denso
• Fits 2012-2013 Volkswagen Golf R, N/A
• Fits 2009-2012 Volkswagen Passat CC, N/A
• Fits 2011 Volkswagen Eos, N/A, A/C Compressor Replacement by Denso
• Fits 2007-2008 Volkswagen Eos, N/A, A/C Compressor Replacement by Denso
• Fits 2006-2010 Volkswagen Passat, N/A
• Fits 2008 Volkswagen R32, N/A, without Automatic Temperature Control; Denso Replacement

What This Part Addresses

• Weak or inconsistent cabin heat
• Heater core leakage in the HVAC system
• Restricted coolant flow through the heater core
• HVAC service needs on listed Volkswagen models
• Replacement of a worn aluminum heater core identified as HT2162C

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle year, model, and HVAC notes before ordering. Several listed applications include configuration details such as without Automatic Temperature Control or Denso replacement references, so match the existing system exactly. Confirm hose routing, core dimensions, and HVAC case compatibility during installation.

Quality Assurance

Universal Air identifies this part as part of its Heater Core Aluminum line, with aluminum construction specified for the application. Part number HT2162C is cataloged for the listed Volkswagen fitments, including Volkswagen Tiguan, Volkswagen CC, and Volkswagen GTI applications.