Greg_S S2 Coupe 20+ years going strong

[Greg_S]

A little more progress tonight. Managed to get the heater box back in and re mounted the dash. Got the centre console, speedo etc to tackle tomorrow

[Greg_S]

Some more progress tonight. I ordered some wire loom tape to tidy up a few bits while the dash is out and sorted a few niggly bits out.

I've taken the blower fan apart and given it a good clean and lubricated as it had an annoying squeak sometimes. I found a couple of feathers in it too.

Also replaced the foam seal on dash to matrix box and the foam on the flaps with neoprene foam.

New valeo heater matrix installed, I could have got a nissen one a lot cheaper but nissen rads have always failed after a couple of years for me. Anyway it's all re assembled now and looks much better for it.

[Greg_S]

Mine had AC and I eventually changed the whole heater box and blower for a non-AC one which is much smaller and lighter. That was done the second time the matrix went
Whatever you do, take all the flaps out of the box and replace the foam which will be falling to bits. Your blowers will work again then.

Ive ordered some new foam, I replaced the foam on one of the flaps a long time ago with it in place. Ive read of a few people using the silver foil tape aswell.

Can you confirm the part number for the non A/C ducting you have on yours please?

Trying to source one but would be useful to know if I have the P/N correct

[newsh]

Oh yes I also got a deeper glovebox but I've never got round to fitting it. Actually I like the way the AC one swings up on the double hinge..

[newsh]

Mine had AC and I eventually changed the whole heater box and blower for a non-AC one which is much smaller and lighter. That was done the second time the matrix went
Whatever you do, take all the flaps out of the box and replace the foam which will be falling to bits. Your blowers will work again then.

[Greg_S]

I worked out what the part is for the glovebox. It would have had a non AC glovebox that is much deeper before, but when it had AC it was changed to a smaller AC glove box.

See https://audi.7zap.com/en/rdw/audi+co...857-857020/#27 the top one is non AC I expect and mine is the lower AC version

The metal bracket I think is related to the glove box but not sure where?

I have spent a little time washing the heater box out tonight and tidying up the speaker wiring on the dash too

[martinjs]

I have to do this also, really looking forward to it.

[Greg_S]

That would be nice, found a bit of a Mc Donald's straw and label on the back of the dash is original for the engine code. Going to order some wire wrap and tidy up the wiring in a few places before the dash goes back in, I also have another carpet to fit so will clean it up and decide if it's better than the existing one

[nribs]

Any loose change? Long forgot love letters? Bearer bonds?

[Greg_S]

Getting it all out today wasn't as bad as I had thought it might be. I am looking for a new blower box and ducting as the current one had an aftermarket ac system.

Anyone breaking a coupe or cab that I can get these from? It was the matrix that had gone. The most difficult one to get to was the 10mm under the pos stages in the engine bay, putting on lock to the right helped to get some more access.

I had some help today too, as you can see so took a bit longer, probably 4 hours taking my time with photos etc.

Trying to get a valeo matrix now. Found Nissen for 41 but their rads have always failed on me after a couple of years and don't fancy doing this job again anytime soon.

[LHD_Kid]

I agree... it's not too bad... quite a lot to do, daunting to see just before you start putting it all back...

Replace the foam on the flaps inside the heater box while you're there... you can buy air conditioning insulation foam tape which does the job nicely.

Good luck!

[david1980]

I replaced heater matrix on my cq 7A.

Two 10 hour days. Lots of yoga positions all over the cabin. Get a good stretch before you start.

Most stressful for me were the clips that hold the flap box to the blower unit. There are 2 or 6 I believe that are impossible to replace iicr.

Really? Its a simple job, if you get stuck in a few hours and it can be swapped/replaced no problem.

[nribs]

I replaced heater matrix on my cq 7A.

Two 10 hour days. Lots of yoga positions all over the cabin. Get a good stretch before you start.

Most stressful for me were the clips that hold the flap box to the blower unit. There are 2 or 6 I believe that are impossible to replace iicr.

[Greg_S]

ugh, thats a pig of a job, dashboard out if i remember correctly. Good news on the MOT though....only a couple of months to mine and need to get moving on prep soon too

I knew it was going to be a pig, but I was hoping it wouldnt be a dash out job. Have you got much prep to do?

Given im going to doing the heater matrix I am also after a few other parts at the same time to replace the heater ducting and if the dash does come out I'll get a new dash as mine has 2 screw holes where it had a phone kit at some point.

Just reading threads on changing it.

[s2driveruk]

ugh, thats a pig of a job, dashboard out if i remember correctly. Good news on the MOT though....only a couple of months to mine and need to get moving on prep soon too