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

[Volksfolks]

why are these core made so poor, plastic hose are brittle and just disintegrate, spose they are nearly 10 years old now, does look like a steward of a job.. maybe a angle grinder would be the go

[BlackVr6ix]

with the vent controls its just a little globe in behind it, easy as to replace, just pull the cover off around the controls and undo the 4 screws, push in one side of the controls and pull out the other. look on the back on the white rear cover and follow the wire. twist, remove and replace globe. installation is the reverse of removal.

[deemoE36]

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

good to hear thats done

[sikdub]

the vent controls on mine has the clear plastic bit missing which means only the middle dial lights up. This irritates the piss out of me. I've tried to just get that clear plastic piece before but have had no success. I figured it would be just as easy to replace the whole assembly

[pommy_golfer]

i need that bulb for my heater controls...mine isnt even there so i dont know what the hell it even looks like? anyone have a part number or anything. would i have to go to the main stealer for it??

cheers boys!