Do I need to remove entire dash to replace heater core? Anybody have write-up?
08-06-2010, 03:27 PM
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Do I need to remove entire dash to replace heater core? Anybody have write-up?
Heater core pipe is split by the firewall(behind the engine) - and dripping a little.
Anybody have write-up?
how-to for dash removal?
Car A4 99.5 2.8 V6 30V Quattro
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Anybody have write-up?
how-to for dash removal?
Car A4 99.5 2.8 V6 30V Quattro
Thanks
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08-06-2010, 05:03 PM
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It’s a lot of work...ouch
Is the new heater core pipes also made from plastic? Like the old one? Why they don’t use metal for the pipes like the heater in my old camaro... plastic is so brittle after 10years.
I have problem with Driver side pipe - if I force it with my nail small pieces failing apart, plus it has split in the middle of the pipe – split almost to the firewall. I was able to stretch hose to the firewall to cover this split and used 2 clamps. I’ll test it today.
Is the new heater core pipes also made from plastic? Like the old one? Why they don’t use metal for the pipes like the heater in my old camaro... plastic is so brittle after 10years.
I have problem with Driver side pipe - if I force it with my nail small pieces failing apart, plus it has split in the middle of the pipe – split almost to the firewall. I was able to stretch hose to the firewall to cover this split and used 2 clamps. I’ll test it today.
08-07-2010, 05:25 AM
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It’s a lot of work...ouch
Is the new heater core pipes also made from plastic? Like the old one? Why they don’t use metal for the pipes like the heater in my old camaro... plastic is so brittle after 10years.
I have problem with Driver side pipe - if I force it with my nail small pieces failing apart, plus it has split in the middle of the pipe – split almost to the firewall. I was able to stretch hose to the firewall to cover this split and used 2 clamps. I’ll test it today.
Is the new heater core pipes also made from plastic? Like the old one? Why they don’t use metal for the pipes like the heater in my old camaro... plastic is so brittle after 10years.
I have problem with Driver side pipe - if I force it with my nail small pieces failing apart, plus it has split in the middle of the pipe – split almost to the firewall. I was able to stretch hose to the firewall to cover this split and used 2 clamps. I’ll test it today.
If you sit in the driver seat everything that you can see must be removed.
Steering wheel and column, center console airbags, dash.
Buy or borrow a Bentley manual allow a couple of days.
09-11-2010, 08:55 AM
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About ten hours work, I replaced the AC core on my A4 (which is in the same box) about 6 years ago.
If you sit in the driver seat everything that you can see must be removed.
Steering wheel and column, center console airbags, dash.
Buy or borrow a Bentley manual allow a couple of days.
If you sit in the driver seat everything that you can see must be removed.
Steering wheel and column, center console airbags, dash.
Buy or borrow a Bentley manual allow a couple of days.
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho...0#post24031360
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