Heater Flapper Cable

[7783911]

I need to replace one and wondering if there is a way to do without undoing the emerge brake etc..could I use the old cable to feed the new cable into the cockpit and attach or do i still need to essentially remove everything?

[creaturecat]

remove everything.
fairly basic. taking a seat out to make for easier access.
be careful with the fasteners on the flapper. they tiny.

[Tommy Z]

Is there a good thread someone might suggest for this procedure? I’m terrible with the search function on this website for some reason.

[7783911]

its in the manual..what I am trying to do is see if i can use the old cable to feed the new cable through the various openings and protective sheathing without undoing the ER brake which is a real PITA

but, if i have to, then I will

The procedure is roughly

• remove psgr seat
• removed handbrake and seat belt gators/trim
• undo the plate holding the entire assemble to the tunnel (3 bolts)
• then if necessary, remove the circlip holding the emerg brake assembly to the HB lever (careful as it can really fly)
• once thats all undone, you can easily get to the heater levers and replace the cable...you will feed it through the rear firewall into a plastic sheath and to the flapper
• Then with flapper closed and lever raised (to match closed flapper) insert the wire into the flapper arm and tighten (2 7 MM nuts. you need the car up as high as you can, a lift would be great if you have access, toher wise jack, couple of high stands and crawl underneath..not fun)
• re-install all the components inside the car and re test the open closed position of the flapper and adjust cable position if needed. (More fun)

thats it in a nutshell

[GothingNC]

Here are some photos when I replaced mine.

[7783911]

I managed to feed the new cable into the tunnel from the flapper end, so didnt have to remove the emerge clamp. Seat was out, accessed the tunnel after removing carpet/gaters etc, tied the new cable on and now have a functioning flapper...all fixed now as PO had installed a cable that was too short to allow the flapper to close correctly. about 60 minutes.

[creaturecat]

i've done it a few times.
i never had to do more than shove the cable thru from the lever side. once things were disassembled.

[7783911]

Yes, but in this case i didnt want to remove the emerge brake connection..so a reverse method was much easier