Side Instrument Panel Vent

Side Instrument Panel Vent

• Removal and installation is described for the driver side of the vehicle. It is identical on the passenger side.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Hook (3438)

Removing






• The instrument panel vent has a hole on both sides for attaching the hook (3438).

- Alternating between the sides, carefully remove the instrument panel vent - 1 - from the installation opening using the (3438).

- Vehicles with illumination: Disconnect the connector on the instrument panel vent.

From MY 12:






- Remove the MMI screen cover. Refer to => [ MMI Screen Cover, From MY 12 ] MMI Screen Cover, From MY 12.

- Remove the instrument panel vent - 2 - carefully from the tabs - 1 -.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

• Check the clips for damage or deformation and replace them if necessary.

- When sliding the instrument panel vent into the installation opening, make sure the air duct engages correctly.

- Press the instrument panel vent into the installation opening as far as the stop.