Driver Side Instrument Panel Vent, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the instrument panel cover on the driver side. Refer to DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolt/expanding clip -1-.

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-- Loosen the trim -2- with the A/C display control head using the : T10383/1 in the area of the gap cover in direction of -arrows-.

-- Remove the light switch trim. Refer to LIGHT SWITCH TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Move the steering wheel as far to the rear and down as possible. Use the full steering column adjustment range for this.

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-- Using the : 3409 , unclip the steering column trim panel gap cover -1- from the instrument panel vent in direction of -arrows-.

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 3-.

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-- Unclip the instrument panel vent -2- using the : 3409 in direction of -arrow-.

-- Disengage the remaining retainers, carefully remove the instrument panel vent and disconnect the connectors.