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Heater matrix replacement
« on: 14 January 2010, 12:57:13 »
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We have a new how2 (or 2)  Big Thanks to Iainb

This one for the cheats method of replacing the heater matrix.

with this, I know there are a few methods, so edited slightly.

Also if anyone has pics of good 'invisible' after pics, I'd like to add them (either post in test zone or email me.)

Ive also done a quick how2 on flushing the matrix, as that seems to have been advised a lot lately.  :y
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Re: Heater matrix replacement
« Reply #1 on: 06 January 2010, 17:46:16 »
A good howto mate.

Having recently done this I found I did NOT need to cut through the centre console section to expose the fixing bolt for the metal tube blocking the matrix.  It will bend sufficiently to undo fixing bolt - this will be neater once jobs completed!!
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Re: Heater matrix replacement
« Reply #2 on: 06 January 2010, 21:19:07 »
Excellent work there iainb.  :y

It is possible, with patience, to peel the vinyl trim away from the 'underlayers' in the area to be cut.  It does tear pretty easily though; don't know if a bit of warmth from a hairdryer might help it off? 
It can then be stuck back after all the work is done, resulting in an almost invisible repair.
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Re: Heater matrix replacement
« Reply #3 on: 13 January 2010, 10:00:57 »
Jim .. should this move from "test" to "How to's" ...  ?

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Re: Heater matrix replacement
« Reply #4 on: 14 January 2010, 07:40:58 »
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Jim .. should this move from "test" to "How to's" ...  ?

:)


check the pics...all watermarked etc, its in progress  :y

anyone got a photo of the 'after' repair we can add?  neater the better, cheers
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Re: Heater matrix replacement
« Reply #5 on: 14 January 2010, 12:59:11 »
[movedhere] Test Zone [move by] Jimbob.
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Re: Heater matrix replacement
« Reply #6 on: 14 January 2010, 13:08:21 »
After repair shot on ours.  You can just see a rip in the vinyl of the lower section.  Apparently I needn't have cut behind this bit at all.  ::)

The backing is completely missing behind the vinyl of the main cut section, but it just hangs there OK.



This is what it looks like when the flap is peeled back partially:


HTH  :)

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Re: Heater matrix replacement
« Reply #7 on: 14 January 2010, 13:12:09 »
excellent, can you post that exact thing in the test section please  :y
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« Reply #8 on: 14 January 2010, 13:18:23 »
Done.  :)
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Re: Heater matrix replacement
« Reply #9 on: 14 January 2010, 13:21:20 »
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Done.  :)


thanks very much, merged and watermarked  :y
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