Hi,

 

I am a bit stuck. What is the right way to remove the oblong white lever from the flap shaft, so that I could slide out the heater core? Picture below:

 

 

What model / year / style car?  It looks nothing like the ones I am familiar with.

That's from a L series RHD style heater box. PITA thing. Poor design

 

I generally get a pair of long nose pliers (if you've got adjustable jaw pliers, these work even better). Then pinch from the end of the shaft to the flap. But this is very important, put the pliers on the flap on the opposite side to where the main lever is. Good chance of snapping the whole thing if you do it from the lever side. You may need to do it in several places around.

Try to tap in the tab on the shaft a little bit with a flat screwdriver.

 

Also, do not twist! Also a good way to snap the shaft.

 

Just be patient with it. Once it gets over the lip, it will come off easily.

Edited July 3, 20169 yr by wagonist