Fw: Heater core removal urs4 93'

[John Larson]

> Frederick Smith said:  "I have performed this repair a few times and you
DO
> NOT have to remove the
> >dash. After disconnecting the under dash ducting from the "accordion
style"
> >connectors, everything else comes out from the engine side."
>
> I disagree, from recent experience.  On an Ur S4 there are 2 multi pin
> electrical connectors  attached to the front of the heater box.  I
followed
> the book on the job, and I don't see how I could have separated them and
> removed them from their clips on the box without removing the console.  It
> was difficult enough with good access!  In addition to the side pipes, the
> center vent assembly has to be removed.  I made 2 hooks out of coat hanger
> wire (the metal equivalent of duct tape) to pull that assembly out.  I
also
> think reinstalling the side vent elbows would be a real PITA with the
> console in the way.  It, too, was a challenge, and I do dash work all the
> time.  (Think "cabin air filters" on BMWs!).  Reinserting the upper center
> outlet on the heater box itself onto the vent manifold is made difficult
by
> the tendency of the thin plastic to warp badly I had to hit it with pliers
> and a heat gun for a temporary repair), and the lower vent rubber bellows
> (for the rear seat area) is hidden behind the sides of the console as
well.
> All in all, I think the consoles, front and rear, need to come out.  John
>