Originally Posted by geoffxr4
actually... i was considering something to make it easier and someone on here might know if it's feasible.
They main reason it' so difficult to change a heater matrix is because the pipes coming out of the matrix go thru a 90 turn to pass thru the bulkhead. I was considering cutting these pipes back before the turn and putting flexible rubber 90 degree sleeves on to pass thru the bulk head then connecting the main engine bay water pipe to the heater pipe via a small copper pipe inserted(i did this b4 to by pass my heater when it leaked or something).
Anyway, any thought on this...?
don't bother with that method, it'll all end in tears
remove both lower parts of the dash
you can then see the bits of plastic you need to get to and also see the 2 13mm bolts you need to undo to move the hwole heater box
inside the engine bay there are 2 pipes and 2 small philips screws you need to undo first
these can be more of a problem than the internals
lots of people have said you can just remove one side and pull it out and bend it past the pedals etc, but it's much easier to just do it properly and not risk bending the shit out of the new matrix you are putting in
and it's less pain in your back