rear heater matrix removal/ re-fit

[tay]

hi folks,after a bit of faffing about discovered a leak from rear heater matrix.
just wondered if anyone has any advice on removal and re-fit.can it be done in
situ by popping the top off the heater box or has it all got to come out.if it has to be a total removal do i have to get aircon de-gassed or is it ok to just undo pipework
and go for a re-gas when refitted.i've also got a stat which i might replace too,it's not a genuine mazda one so should i stick with the one thats in at the minute,if it aint broke dont
fix it approach,or replace it while the system is drained.any tips most welcome,cheers tay.

[Simon Jones]

It's been covered a fair few times including complete removal (as I've just done), to replacing the A/C evaporator, changing the O-ring seals or the whole unit. Have a read through some of the more relevant threads from this list:

http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... mit=Search

(sorry I don't have the time right now to dig up the specific threads you need )

[tay]

thanks for the reply i'll have a look