Remove the center ventilation grille

Remove the center ventilation grille 

• Disengage snap-in lugs (1) on ventilation grille (2).

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• Disengage snap-in lugs (1) on ventilation grille (2).
• Remove ventilation grille (2) from the decorative strip.

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Removing the center ventilation grille with integrated air conditioning control panel 

• Loosen screws (1).
• Disengage detents (2).

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• Disengage the detent (1) on the ventilation grille (2).
• Remove the ventilation grille (2) with the integrated air conditioning control panel from the decorative strip (3).

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