I looked at another thread that was started by dandaz ( https://www.fiatforum.com/punto-technical/106730-heater-disconnected.html ), but thought I would create this new thread as the title was a little misleading for my enquiry.
I had a linking matrix, but temporaily bypassed the matrix for the summer months (money was very tight!) but now I need to fit a new one in order to to survive this coming winter !
My car is a 1998 Punto 60sx (R plate).
I always thought you had to remove the complete dashboard and was pleasantly surprised to read on the thread that the matrix can be replaced without such fuss. I have really dreaded having to attempt to fit a new matrix.
I am asking whether there are any photographs/exploded diagrams of the procedure?
Before I have a go at tackling it, I need to be sure of what exactly has to be removed?
I need to build up a mental picture and some confidence before I start.
I understand from the thread that the matrix can be removed without the need for a complete stripdown / removal of the dash.
Has anyone else other than dandaz replaced their matrix in this fashion?
I would just like to read about their experience, any snags etc.
Many thanks in anticipation
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I had a linking matrix, but temporaily bypassed the matrix for the summer months (money was very tight!) but now I need to fit a new one in order to to survive this coming winter !
My car is a 1998 Punto 60sx (R plate).
I always thought you had to remove the complete dashboard and was pleasantly surprised to read on the thread that the matrix can be replaced without such fuss. I have really dreaded having to attempt to fit a new matrix.
I am asking whether there are any photographs/exploded diagrams of the procedure?
Before I have a go at tackling it, I need to be sure of what exactly has to be removed?
I need to build up a mental picture and some confidence before I start.
I understand from the thread that the matrix can be removed without the need for a complete stripdown / removal of the dash.
Has anyone else other than dandaz replaced their matrix in this fashion?
I would just like to read about their experience, any snags etc.
Many thanks in anticipation
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