DIY: Remove cracked center vent
#31
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Originally Posted by BigManne
6. Release the clip at the left end of the vent assembly that attaches it to the vehicle. Gently maneuver the vent/trim assembly until it can easily be removed. Take it to a suitable work table and proceed as instructed below.
whats the best way to get to that clip. i cant get the thing out. is it only the one nut and the clip that it holding it in?
whats the best way to get to that clip. i cant get the thing out. is it only the one nut and the clip that it holding it in?
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It's been so long since I wrote the DIY, that I don't specifically remember removing the clip. I don't recall it being particularly difficult to remove. But maybe yours was jammed or something. Glad to read that you were able to remove it and that my DIY helped you.
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just thought id add my 2cents, everyone trying to explain the crackin of the vents,i dont undertstand what does it, but ive had my sc for over 3 years now, and ive never had A/C, so i always roll with the windows down, and its not really the most extremest weather out here in southern cali, well 2 years and the vents were fine, no cracks, i went to iraq and left my car undriven for about 7 months, and then driven occasionally for about 5 by a friend, then i came home, and lots of cracks, who knows wtf for, but i doubt it was the climate control, i assume black car/grey interior, it gets reallly Fn hot in there daytime with windows closed, seen gummy bears turn to gummy soup(and cd cases warped), iono, just thought id add that
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over 4 years later and this thread is still helping others
just got done with mine. btw, there are at least two different oem vent surrounds. i bought a used one from a 2000, and the side bracket is different. i'll take pics and make a post about it.
just got done with mine. btw, there are at least two different oem vent surrounds. i bought a used one from a 2000, and the side bracket is different. i'll take pics and make a post about it.
#41
very helpful and detailed! definitely bookmarking this thread..will do this next time i have some spare time...or maybe when i put in my computer since i will be removing those same things
#45
yes they do..both real, and appliques..i forgot where to get them though. but if you do a search, im sure you will find the info on where to get them, and who has them. i think acleansc has them..you might wanna ask him