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xc_SS/RS · 08-22-2019, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeman

I really don't want to cut up my dash at all. When the time comes to do this repair, I will just disassemble the whole dash and use a dremel on those long bolts under the windshield like that autoshop repair guy did in that youtube video.

X2. Once the long bolt is cut the dash frame should come off without removing the windshield

Tajefe Couple · 08-22-2019, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeman

I really don't want to cut up my dash at all. When the time comes to do this repair, I will just disassemble the whole dash and use a dremel on those long bolts under the windshield like that autoshop repair guy did in that youtube video.

Knowing to cut that bolt was a clever idea. IMHO

Gordo-D · 08-23-2019, 01:37 AM

Having done a heater matrix I can say cutting one of the bolts that go through the dash was easy, the other one was a little more awkward, I used a Dremel on one as there is enough room to get in, the other required a hand held hacksaw [the type that's just a handle with a blade in it, not a "full size" one]. Even with the bolts undone its a really time consuming job, my garage was full of parts and as always take some photos on your phone as you unplug stuff, it helps no end putting it back. Its certainly one of the worst designed heating systems I have ever come across and that's saying something.

delciottol · 08-26-2019, 02:39 PM

I never claimed that I came up with the solution but it was perfected. Yes there are a few videos out there but they show the audience how to get the bleeder door out and that’s pretty much it. I didn’t use a Dremel tool. I used a hot knife. This way the heater core doesn’t get damaged. I also modified the opposite end to put the Bleeder door back with a section of threaded rod, if you don’t, good look putting it back. Many customer that have had it done at the dealer claim that the dash isn’t the same anymore, misalignment and noisy. The small section that I modified can't be seen, doesn’t impact or disrupt anything else. I would think the chances of the pivot point breaking would be prone due to colder climate with the use of the heater set at hi. That’s my though! The colder climate will definitely make the plastic more brittle and with the servo motor constantly applying a force beyond what’s needed (good engineering GM) the problem occurs. This is a cheaper less intrusive option for those that don’t want to pay GM more money for something that was not planned out properly and prone to fail

clayjax · 03-08-2020, 07:12 AM

Im interested I am having this very issue and the dealer told me 2200 to repair.

ariZona28 · 03-08-2020, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by clayjax

Im interested I am having this very issue and the dealer told me 2200 to repair.

Check out pg 2 on this forum and look for "Heater blend door hack" op by Night sd 88. Over 100 posts and a good diy video pertaining to this subject.

08-23-2019, 01:37 AM	#17
Gordo-D Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 388	Having done a heater matrix I can say cutting one of the bolts that go through the dash was easy, the other one was a little more awkward, I used a Dremel on one as there is enough room to get in, the other required a hand held hacksaw [the type that's just a handle with a blade in it, not a "full size" one]. Even with the bolts undone its a really time consuming job, my garage was full of parts and as always take some photos on your phone as you unplug stuff, it helps no end putting it back. Its certainly one of the worst designed heating systems I have ever come across and that's saying something.

08-26-2019, 02:39 PM	#18
delciottol Drives: Cheverlet &Camaro Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Ottawa Posts: 4	I never claimed that I came up with the solution but it was perfected. Yes there are a few videos out there but they show the audience how to get the bleeder door out and that’s pretty much it. I didn’t use a Dremel tool. I used a hot knife. This way the heater core doesn’t get damaged. I also modified the opposite end to put the Bleeder door back with a section of threaded rod, if you don’t, good look putting it back. Many customer that have had it done at the dealer claim that the dash isn’t the same anymore, misalignment and noisy. The small section that I modified can't be seen, doesn’t impact or disrupt anything else. I would think the chances of the pivot point breaking would be prone due to colder climate with the use of the heater set at hi. That’s my though! The colder climate will definitely make the plastic more brittle and with the servo motor constantly applying a force beyond what’s needed (good engineering GM) the problem occurs. This is a cheaper less intrusive option for those that don’t want to pay GM more money for something that was not planned out properly and prone to fail

03-08-2020, 07:12 AM	#19
clayjax Drives: 2015 chevy camaro Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Ofallon, IL Posts: 1	Im interested I am having this very issue and the dealer told me 2200 to repair.