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Aston Martin DB7 Factory Workshop Manual Volume 2: Electrics, Body and Air Conditioning (1994-1998)04 · Air conditioning
04 · Heating & A/C

8.2.13.1 Heater Matrix Renewal

Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB7 Factory Workshop Manual Volume 2: Electrics, Body and Air Conditioning
Year
1994–1998
Section
Repair procedures › 8.2.13.1 Heater Matrix Renewal
Air conditioning8.2.13.1 Heater Matrix Renewal
  1. Disconnect the battery earth lead.
  2. Un-clip and remove the left hand underscuttle casing.
  3. Diagram showing wiring and switch location

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  4. Note and disconnect the feed wires from the switch (Fig. 1-1).
  5. Displace and remove the switch from the water pipe.
  6. Fitting a new switch is the reversal of the removal procedure.

8.2.13.1 Heater Matrix Renewal

  1. Disconnect the battery earth lead.
  2. Remove the left hand underscuttle panel.
  3. (On right hand cars) Remove the glove box assembly.
  4. (On left hand cars) Remove the instrument pack and surround trim, steering column and mounting bracket.
  5. Drain the coolant into a suitable container.
  6. Remove the matrix cover panel securing screws.
  7. Remove the rear panel, displace the front panel and foam seal for access.
  8. Place rag in position.
  9. Remove screws securing the feed pipe and disconnect the pipe from the matrix.
  10. Remove and discard the gasket.
  11. Remove the screws securing the feed pipe and disconnect the pipe from the matrix.
  12. Remove and discard the gasket.
  13. Disconnect the water temperature switch feed wires.
  14. Remove the foam pad from the pipes.
  15. Remove the front panel from the unit.
  16. Undo the heater hose matrix pipe hose clips and disconnect the hoses from the pipes.
  17. Reposition the pipes from the matrix.
  18. Remove the matrix from the air conditioning unit.
  19. Fitting a new matrix is the reversal of the removal procedure.
  20. Ensure that new gaskets are fitted.

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