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thebullfrog Seriously Crusin Dubber

163 posts · joined Sep 2011 ·

#879172
Hey guys,

Firstly, Merry Christmas and a Happy new year.

Okay, so i basically have everything i need now (except stuff from airkewld which is a week or so away). It has now come time to take the body off in order to attack the pan, however i am stuck.... i have no clue how to remove the "HEATER AIR CONNECTOR" (https://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VWC%2D111%2D255%2D415%2DF), the seal on the body is "broken" and all that is stopping the body coming up is these, so how do you remove them>

Secondly, is it reccomended to take the gearbox off the pan when rust treating both the top and bottom of the pan (it will be going to a soda blaster).

Cheers,

jeremy

ian.mezz I never said, I could write or spell

3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 ·

#879178
don't you just take two little bolts out that hold them in.??
there are floor pan bolts under the back seat.?
and under the back guard.?
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thebullfrog Seriously Crusin Dubber

163 posts · joined Sep 2011 ·

#879282
That's already been done. There isn't enough clearance between the arm from gearbox to the brake though ( to pull the out in any way).

cam070 Custom Title Time!

1,332 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·

#879373
As long as you disconnect the hoses the connector box should come off with the body. Then you can easily remove it.

And yes, definitely take off the gearbox before attacking the pan. It will make your life so much easier.

thebullfrog Seriously Crusin Dubber

163 posts · joined Sep 2011 ·

#879378
cam070 wrote:As long as you disconnect the hoses the connector box should come off with the body. Then you can easily remove it.

And yes, definitely take off the gearbox before attacking the pan. It will make your life so much easier.
At the moment the connector box's have both the bolts taken out and are very loose, but i shall also take the hose off as you suggested.

I am also going to follow: http://www.superbeetles.com/Tech_talk/jun.htm

to ensure i have removed all the bolts and that.

cam070 Custom Title Time!

1,332 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·

#879382
That guide sounds pretty much on the money to me based on my recollection.