(T) Marea heater matrix

Hi, i have had a leak in the heater matrix, which i have fixed by way of a tablet put in the water tank. It seems to have done the trick, but i was wondering what sort of a job it was to change the matrix. Has anybody got a drawing of the matrix etc, to let me see what's involved. Thanks.

I'm not sure if the matrix changes between models or if it's similar to the bravo.. Maybe the eper (http://eper.fiatforum.com) might show you enough...

Heater matrix is a real pig, last option job.

Or if you insist then its a dash out job and you need to be at both sides of the engine bulkhead at the same time to disconnect the heater pipes.

Hi,

Well, I watched mechanics replacing heater matrix on my marea weekend (2001 1.9JTD). Please note that my steering wheel is on the left side.

They did it in 35 minutes. They just took passenger compartment out, and there it was, both pipes could be reached without any effort. Two screws holding the matrix and it is gone. No need to take the dash appart and everything can be reached from inside the car. 6 screws total. If only I knew it was that easy

And with the steering wheel on the right... I just don't know

fiat dealers book time on matrix is about 10 hrs, requires dash and seats out. pig of a job they said

putting tabs in is not the option ,they can block anything in the water system.would not recomend this option

Sorry for not getting back to anyone before now, had a problem with my computer. Thanks for the replies, up to now it seems o.k. Will keep my fingers crossed. Everyone i talk to seems to think it would be a dash out job, so i'll leave it till it becomes really bad. Thanks again.