Dashboard Side Vent Removal/Installation
NOTE:
  • Take care not to scratch the dashboard and its related parts.
  • When removing components, use the trim tools or equivalent.
  • The driver's side vent on the LHD model is shown; the passenger's side vent on the LHD model is symmetrical; the dashboard side vents on the RHD model are similar.
  1. Driver's side: Open the front door, and remove the driver's dashboard side lid (A).
    -1.
    Pull the lower edge of the lid by hand to detach the lower clip (B).
    -2.
    Gently pull the rear edge of the lid outward by hand to detach the clips (C) and the hooks (D).
    -3.
    Release the hooks (E, F).
  1. Passenger's side: Open the glove box, then remove the passenger's dashboard side lid.
  1. Release the clips under the side vent (A).
    -1.
    Insert a flat-tip screwdriver through a hole in the driver's side lid opening.
    -2.
    While pushing on the inside clip (B) with a flat-tip screwdriver, carefully pull out the inside edge of the vent to release the upper tab (C).
    -3.
    Repeat preceding step at the outside clip (D) and the upper tab (E).
  1. Remove the side vent (A).
  1. Install the side vent in the reverse order of removal, and push the clips into place securely.