Heater Controls and Fresh Air box assembly, Front cowl Options

[914werke]

Well its been quite a long time since I took this thing apart and while I can figure out how it goes back Im hopefull someone will have BTDT and have some advice on the correct procedure.
Im talking about putting all the Heating venilation, defrost controls and such back on the car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

Anyone?

for exanple when do you attach the controlling cables to the flappers / fan box, before or after thier installation ? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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[Olympic 914]

I just did this job today. Been dreading it for a while now.

it would have helped if I had seen this thread before I started, but I did some of the same tricks that worked for others.

first the plastic grill was a little too big and was holding the seal out too far. so I sanded it on all four sides until the rubber seal fit nicely.

I thought about loosening the wiper assembly but got it in without having to do that.

Had it in and out a couple three times because the seal kept getting pushed out of place. ended up slathering liquid hand soap on the seal to help it slide in past the wiper bar and cowl.

Ended up ovaling the mounting holes a little with a file (sorry Darren, But I gave up fighting it) and using a block of wood and a pry bar to get the second bolt started. All the while holding my breath hoping that I wouldn't bust the housing.....

Then came trying to connect the cable underneath the blower ... another adventure.

But it was successful. and then I walked away from it.... Glad that's done.