Replacing the Central Ventilation Vents

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Fig 1: Central Ventilation Vents

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove the dashboard bracket, see Removing the Dashboard
Remove the heater control panel. See Removing the Dashboard
Pull the grille for the vents downwards slightly. Press down the catches. Use a small screwdriver
Pull the panel forward
Disconnect the connector for the hazard warning signal flasher
Turn the selector to the blue position
Remove the cable and the clip from the ventilation vent. Remove the cable from the selector.

Install in reverse order
Adjust the control cable.