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![]() Probably the Longest 145 Owner in the World! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Veteran Posts: 1,172 Joined: 9th December 2003 Local Time: 21st February 2019 09:34 From: Derbyshire UK Member No.: 35 Driving: Locost 7 and some French Crap From: Derbyshire ![]() |
Performed on a pre-facelift 1998 1.6TS
(To be tried at your own risk ![]() Firstly remove the strip in the middle of the passenger side dash, this is just on screw then the section is only held in by clips so it can be pulled off, be careful if you have a passenger air bag, I don’t so I can’t advise on that process) ![]() Next remove the ashtray to get at the 2 screws holding the ashtray unit and clock unit pull this unit out and remove the connectors, discard this to the back seats too. ![]() Next move to the heater control panel and remove the dials with a set of mole grips, protecting the plastic by using a cloth in the jaws of the grips then remove the screws circled in the picture. ![]() Once the screws are out you can just pull the panel off as it is now only held in with 2 plastic clips (highlighted below), remove the connector and discard the panel into your back seats ![]() Remove your stereo and the tray below and remove the plastic separating spar, you can now get to the metal spar behind the airbag unit, a short Phillips screwdriver is needed to get to these 2 screws, I had to remove this as the wires went round the front of this stopping me removing the dash. ![]() Remove the 2 small vented pieces in the foot-wells, only 2 screws on each they will then pull out towards the back of the car. Passenger side: ![]() Driver’s side: ![]() Remove the bottom part of the steering wheel console by removing the 4 screws (the other one highlighted is one I missed). ![]() You now have access to all the remaining screws and bolts holding the main part of the dash to the car. There is one awkward on under the dash on the right hand hinge of the glove box, which will need a short Phillips to get at and one that holds the centre console to the dash. 2 bolts just above the dash need removing (10mm IIRC) ![]() ![]() Some under the steering column will need to be removed. You may also want to remove the one ringed in blue to aid removal of the dash later on. ![]() All that is left now to remove the large part of the dash is to get at the 2 bolts holding the bottom of the dash to the chassis just in front of the centre console, these are a complete pain in the a**e to get at and are a 10mm nut IIRC, don’t try undoing the obvious 11mm nut that is easily accessible as it is a captive nut, I found it easier to push parts of the dash to the side to enable better access for hands once the nuts are loose. ![]() This picture shows the location of the nuts after removal of the dash….. ![]() Now you are ready to remove the big part of the dash, it is rather awkward to get the metal bracket over the centre console but with a bit of gentle persuasion and gentle bending it will get over the centre console. You are now left with a view similar to this….. ![]() The arrow shows the location of the heater fan, this is held in position with one screw. Remove this screw and the attached metal bracket… ![]() You will then have to twist the fan slightly clockwise (or anti-clockwise I can’t remember which) and it will just drop out along with 200 dead leaves. (leaves were removed for a better picture) ![]() Put you new fan in and reverse the process to fit everything back into place. ![]() (Better quality pics are availble if anyone needs them) Hope this is useful to someone ![]() Any questions? -------------------- ============================
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![]() Forum Moderator ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Moderator Posts: 4,199 Joined: 9th December 2003 Local Time: 21st February 2019 09:34 From: Sutton Coldfield Member No.: 32 Driving: 145 QV 1996, Alfa 166 2.5 24v, Alfa 75 V6 2.5 From: Sutton Coldfield ![]() |
the heater matrix is hidden behind this black plastic cover, just held on with a couple of screws
![]() More or less slides out to remove but the valve can be removed separatly if playing up. IIRC its easier to get out if the valve is off as there is more clearance. HTH |
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