Hvac Move

FatBoy4 · Feb 4th, 2004, 12:20 PM

hey i got a b14 and i know some have moved they HVAC to the buttom of the console

Where can I get some directions or a howto to do it?

I need to know like asap.

Thanks

ScorchN200SX · Feb 4th, 2004, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FatBoy4

hey i got a b14 and i know some have moved they HVAC to the buttom of the console

Where can I get some directions or a howto to do it?

I need to know like asap.

Thanks

-Take off the center top cap inbetween the hazard and rear window defroster with a Slotted screwdriver.
-Use a Phillips head to remove main screw.
-Gently Pull out from the top twords down to release clips On surrounding trim.
-Disconnect hazzard and rear window controls.
-Unscrew and disconect stereo and lower din brackets With Phillips screwdriver.
-Mark stereo brackets Below the stereo
-Use a Dremmal and cutting wheel and cutt off lower half of the stereo brackets.
-Unscrew Hvac unit with phillips head screwdriver.
-Twist and pull out to disconnect wires.
-Use Needle Nose plyers to Undo Small cable clips(Carefull can loose easily)
-Test fit Hvac unit in lower position Linned up with factory lower din screw holes. :Note Hvac sits 1" Futher out that stock mounting points.
-Mark Top Right corner of hvac unit were it catches and lower Left corner.
-Use a dremmal and sanding drum and remove area for a snug fit.
-TEST FIT!!! SAND A LITTLE!!!TEST FIT!!! SAND A LITTLE!!!TEST FIT!!! SAND A LITTLE!!!TEST FIT!!! SAND A LITTLE!!!TEST FIT!!! SAND A LITTLE!!!
-Rerun Hvac Cables to the assembly and connect wires.
-Once it has a snug fit 2 1 3/4" Metal screws Through The Front of the Hvac Mounting points.
-Place 1 1/2" Springs over Metal screws Behind hvac mounting points.(The springs will make up the 1" difference in mounting depth and securly hold it in place.)
-Line Hvac to the Lower Din factory mounting points with Spring and screws
inplace.
-Slowly screw into factory mounting points a little on each side till it sits flush with stereo.
-Connect and screw stereo in to stock location.
-Test fit trim.
-If Hvac sits out to far screw in some more till everything is flush.

Godd Luck and take your time....

FatBoy4 · Feb 5th, 2004, 03:17 AM

yo we already tried but stoped when we found the cables.

Do we need to cut the cables and put an extension in em?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScorchN200SX

-Take off the center top cap inbetween the hazard and rear window defroster with a Slotted screwdriver.
-Use a Phillips head to remove main screw.
-Gently Pull out from the top twords down to release clips On surrounding trim.
-Disconnect hazzard and rear window controls.
-Unscrew and disconect stereo and lower din brackets With Phillips screwdriver.
-Mark stereo brackets Below the stereo
-Use a Dremmal and cutting wheel and cutt off lower half of the stereo brackets.
-Unscrew Hvac unit with phillips head screwdriver.
-Twist and pull out to disconnect wires.
-Use Needle Nose plyers to Undo Small cable clips(Carefull can loose easily)
-Test fit Hvac unit in lower position Linned up with factory lower din screw holes. :Note Hvac sits 1" Futher out that stock mounting points.
-Mark Top Right corner of hvac unit were it catches and lower Left corner.
-Use a dremmal and sanding drum and remove area for a snug fit.
-TEST FIT!!! SAND A LITTLE!!!TEST FIT!!! SAND A LITTLE!!!TEST FIT!!! SAND A LITTLE!!!TEST FIT!!! SAND A LITTLE!!!TEST FIT!!! SAND A LITTLE!!!
-Rerun Hvac Cables to the assembly and connect wires.
-Once it has a snug fit 2 1 3/4" Metal screws Through The Front of the Hvac Mounting points.
-Place 1 1/2" Springs over Metal screws Behind hvac mounting points.(The springs will make up the 1" difference in mounting depth and securly hold it in place.)
-Line Hvac to the Lower Din factory mounting points with Spring and screws
inplace.
-Slowly screw into factory mounting points a little on each side till it sits flush with stereo.
-Connect and screw stereo in to stock location.
-Test fit trim.
-If Hvac sits out to far screw in some more till everything is flush.

Godd Luck and take your time....

FatBoy4 · Feb 5th, 2004, 03:34 AM

We are gunna put the sterio in the top postition
till i get a dvd flip out

ScorchN200SX · Feb 5th, 2004, 11:46 AM

-Use Needle Nose plyers to Undo Small cable clips(Carefull can loose easily)

Read!!!

FatBoy4 · Feb 5th, 2004, 12:15 PM

aight dawg thanks

Wyldstyle · Feb 5th, 2004, 06:07 PM

Do you have a pic of the finished product? I would like to see?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScorchN200SX

-Use Needle Nose plyers to Undo Small cable clips(Carefull can loose easily)

Read!!!

ScorchN200SX · Feb 5th, 2004, 08:12 PM

Would you guys do a search of syndicate_bro or scorchn200sx There are pics some were!!!

xt_out · Feb 6th, 2004, 02:40 PM

yeah, i saw em once. you know this could've been adressed in the thread i started like a week ago asking this very same question.
(finally just pmed scorchN)

whoever finds the pics post em in this thread plz!

FatBoy4 · Feb 7th, 2004, 05:25 AM

well i pmed him and he never answered

Quote:

Originally Posted by xt_out

yeah, i saw em once. you know this could've been adressed in the thread i started like a week ago asking this very same question.
(finally just pmed scorchN)

whoever finds the pics post em in this thread plz!

FatBoy4 · Mar 31st, 2004, 11:52 PM

Do u have any pics of the conversion while in progress?

FatBoy4 · Apr 1st, 2004, 01:37 PM

hey do u have any pics of the finished because we cant get the hvacs to be centered in the bottom

xt_out · Apr 1st, 2004, 09:50 PM

leaver him alone guys

im sure mike is busy with his qr swap and his directions are as thorough as its gonna get.
im all for seein some pics when you get it done. any pics of how it fits now?

FatBoy4 · Apr 2nd, 2004, 08:09 AM

IT DONT FIT
IT TO FAR TO THE LEFT
i cant get it centered

samo · Apr 2nd, 2004, 06:56 PM

You should get in there and take some photos of how the HVAC is sitting in its new home. Fixing the problem may be as simple as grinding down one of the sides or re-drilling one of the mounting brackets.