Delaneycatz Posted August 2, 2022 Report Share Posted August 2, 2022 Apologies but I suspect this has already been covered but any idea where I can obtain the clip to repair the air vent vane that don’t move. I have found info on how to remove the vent but can’t locate the clips to repair. Thanks in advance all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted August 3, 2022 Report Share Posted August 3, 2022 I had a similar problem @Delaneycatz and in the end I bought a cheap Cayman vent off ebay and stole the clip from there. Just be patient pulling the assemblies apart as the plastics are quite brittle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delaneycatz Posted August 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2022 If by chance or fate I have found a seller on eBay seeking these clips😀just in case anyone else needs any below is the item number. 115180328063 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedyGee Posted August 7, 2022 Report Share Posted August 7, 2022 On my driver side vent the little clip has popped out. How do I pop the vent out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delaneycatz Posted August 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2022 It’s a complete pita. So much so that I damage my vent.(replacement on order) I intend to have a good look at the old and new and provide some info on removal. I suspect some form of custom tool will be required but happy to be proved wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted August 7, 2022 Report Share Posted August 7, 2022 I just used a cheap set of trim removal tools from ebay. IIRC it took more force than I was initially comfortable with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedyGee Posted August 7, 2022 Report Share Posted August 7, 2022 (edited) I've got some trim removal tools. Does anyone have pictures of the vent when its out. It may help knowing where all the clips are. Edited August 7, 2022 by SpeedyGee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Caped Crusader Posted August 8, 2022 Report Share Posted August 8, 2022 Probably best to look at any for sale on ebay to see how the clip system works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedyGee Posted August 8, 2022 Report Share Posted August 8, 2022 Fixed! Some assisance from plastic pry tools down both sides and a bit of persistent tugging got the front part unclipped. Did a bit of of clean inside, placed the clip thing back in it's rightful place, pushed the front back on and all is good again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Delaneycatz Posted August 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2022 I have attached some images of my sorry looking vent after it’s removal hence the replacement on order. From what I can see there are three fixing points and a wiring connection that has to be disconnected. I assumed read up that they were plastic lugs however the two next to each other have these metal clips. Now it’s removed I can see that by inserting a small enough screwdriver x2 into each of the small openings internally should release the vent at the bottom and the top one is a plastic clip. Once the vent is removed I clipping the surround is a lot easier to enable the repair required. Once the new vent arrives I can compare the two to hopefully enable me to remove the other effected vents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delaneycatz Posted August 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2022 Sorted….so to easily remove the vents from the car I used a old metal coat hanger. I cut this to create two long metal prongs (images to follow) these you need to side into the vent at the bottom where if you look in will see pyramid looking holes at around 5 and 7 a-clock. Slide the prongs in and lift very gently to prise them upwards. I found by removing the plastic silver trim below the vent by using a plastic removal tool working at the top these pop off. You can then get some purchase and pull the vents out. It needs a little force but proved you lift the prongs up at the same time it isn’t too bad. On the vents by the doors you can remove the side panels to access where the vent is connected to the electrical connection. I haven’t done the centres yet but suspect the head unit needs to be removed. Will confirm when I tackle these as all my vent controls need attention. To remove the outer vent face to replace the tab behind gentle work around the three tabs using a driver to push in the locking tab and gentle lift the tab which will allow the face to separate slightly until all three are released and then there is one on the bottom that needs to be pushed in 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Delaneycatz Posted August 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2022 Centre done as well. You can do this in the car if you prefer by pulling the vent out about an inch and then removing the front vent cover but I choose to remove the head unit and work on them out of the car. The electrical connection is easy to disconnect when the head unit is removed which is what stops you removing the vent from the car once it’s released from the dash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted August 9, 2022 Report Share Posted August 9, 2022 Well done and thanks for posting the images as they will be useful to someone in the future. It’s satisfying to fix isn’t it? I broke mine by clipping in a phone holder, so I won’t be doing that again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin450 Posted August 9, 2022 Report Share Posted August 9, 2022 .the is a good description in the maintenance manual under the ventilation section to remove the vents as in example a bit late but good to know my next job thanks for eBay link to vent clip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin450 Posted August 9, 2022 Report Share Posted August 9, 2022 4 hours ago, Delaneycatz said: Centre done as well. You can do this in the car if you prefer by pulling the vent out about an inch and then removing the front vent cover but I choose to remove the head unit and work on them out of the car. The electrical connection is easy to disconnect when the head unit is removed which is what stops you removing the vent from the car once it’s released from the dash Thanks for your write up my next job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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