Heater matrix HELP!

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mattbas1984
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Post Fri Jan 06, 2006 3:21 pm

i have recently bought a 1987 e30 316 i have got a new heater matrix to put in but how do i get the old one out without damaging the dash? can any one help?
kidsinister
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Post Fri Jan 06, 2006 3:41 pm

Roughly this is what you need to do.

You need to take out:

Centre console

Glovebox/inner trim

you should be able to see the end of the matrix with the valve attached.

Here's where the nightmare begins; the huge hinge-looking thing atached to the bulkhead will need to come out, and you may have to detach the bolts holding the servo to the bulkhead.

Disconnect the hose connections in the engine bay just by the bulkhead, then you need to remove the valve, if you can get to the bolts. Once this is off, and if you've not already given up, the matrix should slide out.

Get a Haynes manual; most of the details are covered.

Good luck.
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