VR6 Heater Removal

[sikdub]

Ok, I've managed to remove the dash accessories and remove the dash top. I'm now stuck on how to get the heater assy out of the mk3 so that i can replace the heater core. What do I undo?

Steven

[MattyT]

I dont know. But word around here is that its a cow of a job.

Ps: how'd u get the dash top off?

[sikdub]

Hmm....

The way I got the dash top off was by going around and removing all of the screws and bolts that I saw were holding it on from the inside. I removed the console, the vents, the stereo and all of the switches etc etc. I then had to remove the wipers and the covers that cover this area under the bonnet. In there there were a couple of nuts I removed and voila the dash came off. Hope this helps. Still have a bit of a way to go with getting the heater core out. Pain in the ass without a manual.

Steven

[ScienceVR6]

I think im going to bite the bullet and rip my dash and fix my heater. if i can get a camera, i'll take pics and document it all.

[MattyT]

Yeah pix would be awesome. Need to rip off the top of my dash and pull out the old crossovers from my stereo. Then I can give them to my sis! (arent I sweet?)

[deemoE36]

Pain in the ass without a manual.

Steven

did the PM that iwe sent u help at all ??

[pommy_golfer]

i gotta do mine too! ...its getting cold!

[ScienceVR6]

Yeah pix would be awesome. Need to rip off the top of my dash and pull out the old crossovers from my stereo. Then I can give them to my sis! (arent I sweet?)

remove your glove box, i'p put money on it that the old crossovers were not fitted with the dash removed, so you can remove them with the dash in place.

[MattyT]

Tried on your suggestion in another thread. No crossovers there or in the underside of the drivers steering wheel area etc.

Chased a speaker cable from the tweeter to as far as I could see though and lo and behold. A crossover sitting deep within the dash.
I've got thin arms tho, so might try tomorrow at being a contortionist

[sikdub]

Deemo, thanks for the PM. I have finally got the heater core out now. What a fvcker, coolant everywhere! Would anyone have a set of vent controls for sale? Mine hasn't had illumination for ages and now is a good time to replace it.

Steven