BEst way to replace/repair Electric Heater Valve?

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5six7eight
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Mon Jan 31, 2011 5:05 pm

So today, the passenger footwell gets soaked with coolant.

Had a search here and it seems that the Electric Heater valve is likely to be the cause and on taking out the glove box I can see that it's wet.

What's the best way to go about rectifying this?
Do I just replace the valve? If so, what parts do I need?
Is it just a case of needing new seals?
What is the most efficient way of removing the valve from it's location?

Thanks.
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Tue Feb 01, 2011 7:04 am

Anyone?
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Tue Feb 01, 2011 9:11 am

Remove the rear and then the front centre consoles, remove the heater hose under the bonnet, and change the valve.
There's a small self tapping screw that's difficult to remove because there's a brake bracket in the way. Replace it with a hex sided similar screw if you can for easier future removal.
Wrap tape around the flange of the new valve to keep the two square nuts in place.
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Tue Feb 01, 2011 5:37 pm

Thanks Brian. I'm going to bypass the heater for now just to keep the car going. Will get the dash apart asap.
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