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    #1

    1.5 hours into changing my heater core



    Not too bad so far, and I've only broken one heater vent!

    The manual made it sound very easy.
    I have to say, so far it's not that hard. Removing the steering wheel was a bit ominous at first, but it ended up alright.

    Sorry for the picture. Even with flash and ambient lighting my phone was not happy.
    MRT
    37.5 MPG, AC on, cruising at 80.
    30.0 MPG, AC on, aggressively driving around 90.
    27.5 MPG, no AC, cruising at 90 with occasional gridlock. 40 degrees Fahrenheit

    Lots of DIY videos specifically for our car

    Get some awesome wipers! <-- It's a DIY
    Originally posted by Tippey764
    I think driving your car naked will cause the engine to overheat
    Originally posted by deevergote
    sneaky motherfucker
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    #2
    why did you remove the steering wheel? i pulled my dash with it still attached just dropped the column.
    COUPE K24

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      #3
      Yup.. Just drop the column next time. .Two bolts.

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        #4
        Tippey said removing the steering wheel was easier!
        Also Haynes said to. It wasn't that hard. The only thing that concerned me was I pulled a little too hard on the SRS connectors for my liking. I'll be sure to stand clear when I plug the airbag back in

        When I get home from school today I'm going to try and pull the dash.
        MRT
        37.5 MPG, AC on, cruising at 80.
        30.0 MPG, AC on, aggressively driving around 90.
        27.5 MPG, no AC, cruising at 90 with occasional gridlock. 40 degrees Fahrenheit

        Lots of DIY videos specifically for our car

        Get some awesome wipers! <-- It's a DIY
        Originally posted by Tippey764
        I think driving your car naked will cause the engine to overheat
        Originally posted by deevergote
        sneaky motherfucker

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          #5
          Originally posted by ChIoVnIdCa View Post
          Yup.. Just drop the column next time. .Two bolts.
          Because its annoying as shit trying to work on th e car with it laying there and it's a generally uncooperative to move. It's a lot easier to take the 2 t30 torx for the airbag and 1 19mm nut off

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            #6
            So far I haven't had to go upside down. That's a huge plus.
            For some reason around this time of year my neck gets very testy.
            One wrong move and I'm essentially bedridden for a month.
            (Happened last year)
            MRT
            37.5 MPG, AC on, cruising at 80.
            30.0 MPG, AC on, aggressively driving around 90.
            27.5 MPG, no AC, cruising at 90 with occasional gridlock. 40 degrees Fahrenheit

            Lots of DIY videos specifically for our car

            Get some awesome wipers! <-- It's a DIY
            Originally posted by Tippey764
            I think driving your car naked will cause the engine to overheat
            Originally posted by deevergote
            sneaky motherfucker

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              #7
              Well I hope it goes well! ! Luckily this is one thing I've never had to do on any of mine yet but I will watch this closely as I'm sure I will have to one day!

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                #8
                Thanks. I was trying to do a video, but then I broke my vent and couldn't find screw holes.
                Maybe I'll patch something together so that way everyone will have an idea.
                MRT
                37.5 MPG, AC on, cruising at 80.
                30.0 MPG, AC on, aggressively driving around 90.
                27.5 MPG, no AC, cruising at 90 with occasional gridlock. 40 degrees Fahrenheit

                Lots of DIY videos specifically for our car

                Get some awesome wipers! <-- It's a DIY
                Originally posted by Tippey764
                I think driving your car naked will cause the engine to overheat
                Originally posted by deevergote
                sneaky motherfucker

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                  #9
                  Wow, this looks like fun.
                  I didnt have to go this deep when I replaced the blower motor in the SE.
                  Good luck to you.

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                    #10
                    That's correct. According to the manual the blower motor is easier to change than this.
                    MRT
                    37.5 MPG, AC on, cruising at 80.
                    30.0 MPG, AC on, aggressively driving around 90.
                    27.5 MPG, no AC, cruising at 90 with occasional gridlock. 40 degrees Fahrenheit

                    Lots of DIY videos specifically for our car

                    Get some awesome wipers! <-- It's a DIY
                    Originally posted by Tippey764
                    I think driving your car naked will cause the engine to overheat
                    Originally posted by deevergote
                    sneaky motherfucker

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by GeoffM View Post
                      That's correct. According to the manual the blower motor is easier to change than this.
                      Where is this thing at in the dash?

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                        #12
                        Somewhere along the very back center. I don't have the manual with me to reference.
                        I think the whole HVAC box has to come out though.
                        Perfect opportunity for me to clean out all the twigs and what not that I know have accumulated around my accumulator(AC thing)
                        MRT
                        37.5 MPG, AC on, cruising at 80.
                        30.0 MPG, AC on, aggressively driving around 90.
                        27.5 MPG, no AC, cruising at 90 with occasional gridlock. 40 degrees Fahrenheit

                        Lots of DIY videos specifically for our car

                        Get some awesome wipers! <-- It's a DIY
                        Originally posted by Tippey764
                        I think driving your car naked will cause the engine to overheat
                        Originally posted by deevergote
                        sneaky motherfucker

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by GeoffM View Post
                          Somewhere along the very back center. I don't have the manual with me to reference.
                          I think the whole HVAC box has to come out though.
                          Perfect opportunity for me to clean out all the twigs and what not that I know have accumulated around my accumulator(AC thing)
                          Lol, you sound like me.
                          Jake do you know how to replace a transmission? Um, No. But I have a thought on how it should come out.

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by ChIoVnIdCa View Post
                            Yup.. Just drop the column next time. .Two bolts.
                            I would of never thought of that. Thanks.

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                              #15
                              Any job that requires pulling the dash is fun lol.

                              Good luck Geoff. Great time of year to have your heater core go, eh?

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