Removing glass fibre box next to Heater matrix cover

[BuzzBillsberry]

Hi

I've removed the GF COVER/heater matrix housing, I now need to remove the other one which the heater matrix is sikaflexed to and goes under the left wing

Basically where the LED light is forget the pointing finger that's just telling to replace the protective pad once the paint job is complete!



I've remove the 3 self tappers but don't want to force it and break it

Cheers

Buzz

Edited by BuzzBillsberry on Wednesday 1st April 15:29

[chris watton]

The Sikaflex is very tough and strong stuff - I think the best thing to do is to use a craft knife (or Stanley knife) to cut as much of the seal as possible.

(I only know this because I witnessed a specialist do it on my first Tam, when I had heater probs...)

Edited by chris watton on Wednesday 1st April 21:36

[Sagi Badger]

Have done this twice on the sag, so similar. I used a snap off blade Stanley on full extension, a stainless decorating scraper and some hard wood wedges. Get some baby oil for the blade and don't prod around, just nice slow cut, wedge, cut, wedge. It takes time, and you will hear crack crackle etc. as the glass fibre flexes. I would masking tape everything up around it as one slip will be remembered for ever.

J

[BuzzBillsberry]

Thanks guys. But are we taking around the bottom of th box? As the sikaflex is cut all the way through on the bulkhead. It's not too much of a worry marking it as it'll be prepped with the rest of the car for its full paint job.

Cheers Buzz

[Sagi Badger]

Yep bottom of box. Take your time and be prepared to work hard for this. Find all the screws and cups before you start, mine are hidden so use a torch.

J

[BuzzBillsberry]

Thanks all...now removed

Buzz