Hi Steve, first time, dash out and back in, I would reserve a good long Saturday. Second time, the afternoon. No more antitheft screws to loosen on the steering column. Just replace with standard hex bolts. Also, one knows the disassembly order, like heater controls etc. Third time...you get it, just like your fridge. Above does not cover the heater R&R yet. Breaking those solder/molten joints is a pain. I am planning the same for the winter on both of my Vans. One with the stock dash, I see no big issue there. Second for my "fully loaded" dash with center console, Satnav, Audi stuff, heaps of wiring. That will be a nightmare! It´s so crammed, when the bolts come loose, it will make "pop" and burst an inch away from windscreen. Time for a nice cleanup Regards Raimund
Am 08.11.2020 um 07:34 schrieb Steve Williams: > Hi, > > I want to replace my front heater motor and the heater core. > > I've got a good video on removing the dash and it doesn't look that > terrible. > https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KF66MnKOmbE&noapp=1 > > How long would you estimate it takes to do it the first time?� lol > > I'm used to working on my van, wheel bearings, installing Propex & > Lithium battery and various upgrades. > > I used to be scared to take my fridge out, but now I can do it in 20 > minutes with 0 stress :D > > I've got the clips to put the heater box back together, but I was > wondering what people have used to seal the flaps inside the heater.� I > don't actually know what it looks like in there. > > Thanks, > Steve Williams |
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