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Heater Matrix Changing Thread - 306Puggy - 01-12-2012 I remember awhile ago KrisB wrote up a detailed heater matrix replacement guide. The Haynes guide seems a bit long winded, it wants you to take the steering wheel off for instance which I would rather not do as I need to still use the car up until the time that I replace the matrix. If the KrisB article cannot be found would anyone like to write up a guide? RE: Heater Matrix Guide by KrisB - silverzx - 01-12-2012 IIRC there was a decent guide on GTi6 owners which I managed to follow with no prior knowledge. RE: Heater Matrix Guide by KrisB - 306Puggy - 01-12-2012 Is it this one: http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=21946 RE: Heater Matrix Guide by KrisB - silverzx - 01-12-2012 It might be, the guide I used had pictures as well. I think that one does but because I'm not logged in can't view them. RE: Heater Matrix Guide by KrisB - Ben - 01-12-2012 Pretty sure you have to take the steering wheel out. The dash wouldn't move out otherwise RE: Heater Matrix Guide by KrisB - 306Puggy - 01-12-2012 Right, what are things that I can do before I make the car undrivable? Don't forget I'll still need wipers and the rear screen defroster. RE: Heater Matrix Guide by KrisB - puglove - 01-12-2012 All the stuff out of the center dash Clock Radio Hazzers switch Heater vents Etc Glove box Top glove box if you have it Center console below the dash (ash tray part) Steering wheel cowl Dial surrounds But you will need to move the whole dash forward anf away from the fire wall . Which means removing 99% of the stuff on the dash. But its easily do able if you set yourself aside 1 whole day. I done this job when i was 17 with feck all knowlage. Here you go step by step with pics. http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=78999 NOTE: this guide does not tell you to undo the screws that hold your heater controls to the dash. you need to do this otherwise you wreck all the clips on the back and its a night mare. RE: Heater Matrix Guide by KrisB - Ben - 01-12-2012 Good guide that, its what I used. Like Jamie said though there are a few things it doesn't mention, but as long as you think about what your doing it'll be fine RE: Heater Matrix Guide by KrisB - 306Puggy - 01-12-2012 Thanks, that's helped a lot, I'll start work tommorrow. Just a quick question with the steering wheel, is there anyway to mark it so that you can put it back on the same splines? Heater Matrix Guide by KrisB - Parksy87 - 01-12-2012 Once you've got the airbag out get some tip ex and mark the shaft it sits on and put a line on the steering wheel too, ps have fun ![]() RE: Heater Matrix Guide by KrisB - 306Puggy - 02-12-2012 Right, I have been a busy bunny this morning and I believe I have removed all I can without making the car undrivable: ![]() The only thing I have had problems with are the heater controls: ![]() The Haynes just says to unclip them but I can't find out how to do so. Also, is there a way to tell the heater matrix type before exposing it, like looking at the pipe fitting for instance? I would rather get one ordered so that it is ready for when I have the dash out. Edit: Also is it worth splashing out for an expensive one or should I just buy a bargain basement one? I don't want to have to do it again in another two years. Heater Matrix Guide by KrisB - Parksy87 - 02-12-2012 There are 2 types of heater matrix air con and non air con, with your heater controls just undo the 4 torx screw holding the panel in RE: Heater Matrix Guide by KrisB - vincent1 - 02-12-2012 this is who i got mine from great service been in my car for 3 years no problems http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/peugeot-306-heater-matrix-91-02-ac-NEW-AND-BOXED-/280792279346?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car%20Make%3APeugeot%7CModel%3A306&hash=item4160862932&_uhb=1 RE: Heater Matrix Guide by KrisB - spike2002 - 02-12-2012 I presume you unplugged the keypad imobaliser while the car was running? As for removing the heater controls look where the black cables go into it quite easy to work out ![]() RE: Heater Matrix Guide by KrisB - therefused - 02-12-2012 (02-12-2012, 01:40 PM)Parksy87 Wrote: There are 2 types of heater matrix air con and non air con, with your heater controls just undo the 4 torx screw holding the panel in could my aircon not working be why my cars heaters are only getting luke warm? i didnt no the aircon had somthing to do with the heatermatrix RE: Heater Matrix Guide by KrisB - 306Puggy - 02-12-2012 (02-12-2012, 01:40 PM)Parksy87 Wrote: There are 2 types of heater matrix air con and non air con, with your heater controls just undo the 4 torx screw holding the panel in That's fine, my car was not fitted with aircon. After some research on the GTI6 forum it seems that only aircon models are fitted with the Behr matrix. (02-12-2012, 01:49 PM)vincent1 Wrote: this is who i got mine from great service been in my car for 3 years no problems Heh, I noticed that one on eBay and it was the one I was thinking of getting anyway. I'll get it bought then! (02-12-2012, 01:59 PM)spike2002 Wrote: I presume you unplugged the keypad imobaliser while the car was running? The immobiliser is for show only ![]() (02-12-2012, 02:05 PM)therefused Wrote:(02-12-2012, 01:40 PM)Parksy87 Wrote: There are 2 types of heater matrix air con and non air con, with your heater controls just undo the 4 torx screw holding the panel in No it doesn't they are just different types of matrixes made to fit the different types of heater units. Heater Matrix Guide by KrisB - Parksy87 - 02-12-2012 Just undo the 4 torx screws then the control panel will push back an not be pulled out when you move the dash out no need to worry about cables and clips |