GrizzlyBear 11 Posted February 10, 2017 Hi Nick if you take a look at the page i sent you on my build thread there are a few pics where you can see the inside of my air box. you will see 2, i think, mental panels on the inside of the air box & can see where the original lining has disintegrated allowing you to then see the holes in said metal plate IIRC there is one each side, IE left & right it is the moving part/panel inside the air box that provides the mix between hot or cold air when you move the dial on the heater controls basically inside the big black box bit you have to wriggle out from the very centre of the console once the dash is out & you have removed the small metal bracket from by the gear lever Thanks for clearing it up mate, just want to make sure it's all done right ;) I'll let you know how I get on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted February 10, 2017 Did you change your ignition switch? It is certainly easier at this stage and genuine vw aren't too expensive Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk good idea.. vw £38 or cheap ebay for a tenner.... personally i'd use the correct vw part for this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrizzlyBear 11 Posted February 10, 2017 Did you change your ignition switch? It is certainly easier at this stage and genuine vw aren't too expensive Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Hadn't thought about it but I will have a look now, thanks for the tip bud! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 44 Posted February 10, 2017 Crikey I thought i paid about 17 pounds from tps last year.. Definitely easier at this point. Good luck Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted February 10, 2017 Crikey I thought i paid about 17 pounds from tps last year.. Definitely easier at this point. Good luck Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk quite possibly.... I like supporting my local VW dealer though :( its a standard part across the range I gather polo and golf my nearest TPS is 15 miles away and I don't have an account. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted February 10, 2017 Thanks for clearing it up mate, just want to make sure it's all done right ;) I'll let you know how I get on. no problem m8 - did my description make sense? lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrizzlyBear 11 Posted February 10, 2017 no problem m8 - did my description make sense? lol Of course mate ;) Going to have a go at the weekend, if I get stuck I'll let you know cheers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted February 10, 2017 Of course mate ;) Going to have a go at the weekend, if I get stuck I'll let you know cheers. tidy :) ok m8 - FYI i dont tend to be on here much on the weekend though but i am sure it will all make sense once you are in front of it again in terms of feedback for others, including the OP, how did you find getting it all apart? PS putting it back in is much less stressful lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrizzlyBear 11 Posted February 10, 2017 tidy :) ok m8 - FYI i dont tend to be on here much on the weekend though but i am sure it will all make sense once you are in front of it again in terms of feedback for others, including the OP, how did you find getting it all apart? PS putting it back in is much less stressful lol That's ok mate I'm only on when I'm at work lol. As for taking it apart, it's the biggest job I've ever done on a car, I have very little experience and health issues but with that said I managed to get it out in an afternoon with no problems. Just have some good tools, label and bag everything and follow the guide and it will go fine. I have yet to put it all back though so will update when that happens. But overall I'm pleased I manged to get the bugger out, I did it on my own but having a mate would probably speed up the process and make things easier. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted February 10, 2017 That's ok mate I'm only on when I'm at work lol. As for taking it apart, it's the biggest job I've ever done on a car, I have very little experience and health issues but with that said I managed to get it out in an afternoon with no problems. Just have some good tools, label and bag everything and follow the guide and it will go fine. I have yet to put it all back though so will update when that happens. But overall I'm pleased I manged to get the bugger out, I did it on my own but having a mate would probably speed up the process and make things easier. i would agree with all of that above m8, including the 'only on when at work' :D lol did you get yourself a hose clip tool? only a few £'s & makes reconnecting the coolant hoses to he new matrix massively easier Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrizzlyBear 11 Posted February 10, 2017 i would agree with all of that above m8, including the 'only on when at work' :D lol did you get yourself a hose clip tool? only a few £'s & makes reconnecting the coolant hoses to he new matrix massively easier Thanks bud ;) And yes got one in my toolbox ready to be used. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR-Sixy 0 Posted February 10, 2017 The more i look at this thread, the more horrified i am!! :eek: :eek: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted February 10, 2017 Thanks bud ;) And yes got one in my toolbox ready to be used. winner!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted February 10, 2017 The more i look at this thread, the more horrified i am!! :eek: :eek: ha ha ha!!! you poor soul. i am sure the garage will take care, well, hope they do ;) i think it is less daunting when you do it yourself lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR-Sixy 0 Posted February 10, 2017 ha ha ha!!! you poor soul. i am sure the garage will take care, well, hope they do ;) i think it is less daunting when you do it yourself lol I've been taking Senor Corrado to the same garage that i've used since i started driving, so they know him well, and they have done this once before - back in 2006. I just didn't realise how involved it was..... and i'm still horrified!! LOLZ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted February 10, 2017 I've said it before.. if I can do a heater matrix by myself, anyone can. I'm a clueless pillock when it comes to DIY work and aside from it being daunting, and time consuming it was a very straightforward process. I'd seriously consider doing it yourself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted February 10, 2017 I've said it before.. if I can do a heater matrix by myself, anyone can. I'm a clueless pillock when it comes to DIY work and aside from it being daunting, and time consuming it was a very straightforward process. I'd seriously consider doing it yourself. ha ha you really should be more kind to your self m8 but i do like the descriptor of 'clueless pillock' lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR-Sixy 0 Posted February 10, 2017 Really.... i would be absolutely CRAZY to attempt something like that. You really don't know the extent of my feklessness!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
