Technical Matrix

[halkob]

Dear all,
I am in big trouble. My matrix is leaking...
Is there any chance that somenone might post here instrunctions from Haynes manual on how to to get to the matrix, with photos etc.
I know its complicated, I know it will take a while, but I want to try it, and I simply cant get hold of manual here
Thank you
Halko

 

[teulk]

well, you would need to drain the radiator and disconnect the two hoses that connect to the matrix in the engine compartment. The dash board needs to be removed, make sure you have some cable ties ( i left most of the ones i cut as they were and theyre ok). Also around the two hose connections from your matrix in the engine bay it is surrounded by nuts, remove them ( 5 in total i think) Now i must say i only got that far as i couldnt get the heater console out once id taken the dash off, dont know if id missed a bolt/nut but it wouldnt move, i did how ever read that at probably just needed a good old tug. I had the added problem of having alarm wiring thread through some holes on the das so i couldnt take it right away so my space was limited. Its not particulary a hard job but more of a pain. Three bolts you may miss are behind both speakers on top of dash on corners and one in the centre under a cover. Like i say i didnt actually manage to change mine in the end but i put barsleaks solution in the radiator and that sealed the leak, try that first perhaps. Anyway good luck and im sure someone else in here may be of better help.

 

[halkob]

I did it it worked. Only bad smell was there for 2 days after I had put barsleaks, but I turned on the fan on max and it went out.
Thx
halko