Removing interior vents?
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Removing interior vents?
I have looked through the FSM and I can't find it anywhere...
The bulb goes into the switch to open/close the vents does not illuminate and I have the cluster off so I figured why not as I have it apart. It looks like it is not part of the dash, but a separate item....but I don't see how it comes off.
Anybody know?
The bulb goes into the switch to open/close the vents does not illuminate and I have the cluster off so I figured why not as I have it apart. It looks like it is not part of the dash, but a separate item....but I don't see how it comes off.
Anybody know?
![](http://www.ps2cho.net/downloads/photos/260E/cluster/vent.jpg)
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IIRC, there are four metal tabs that lock it into place two on top and two on the bottom. I had to replace my vent cover a few months ago. I can check when I get home to be sure where those tabs are but I think they are evenly spaced about an inch from each edge.
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I see the metal tabs. Like you said, 2 on bottom, 2 on top. Do you have to depress each one?
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You need to push down at least two on either the top or the bottom to wedge it out and then I think it will easily pop out. Be careful because I used a screwdriver to pop it off from the top and dented the vinyl dash piece a little (not too bad but it is soft up there).
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I have looked through the FSM and I can't find it anywhere...
The bulb goes into the switch to open/close the vents does not illuminate and I have the cluster off so I figured why not as I have it apart. It looks like it is not part of the dash, but a separate item....but I don't see how it comes off.
Anybody know?
![](http://www.ps2cho.net/downloads/photos/260E/cluster/vent.jpg)
The bulb goes into the switch to open/close the vents does not illuminate and I have the cluster off so I figured why not as I have it apart. It looks like it is not part of the dash, but a separate item....but I don't see how it comes off.
Anybody know?
![](http://www.ps2cho.net/downloads/photos/260E/cluster/vent.jpg)
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Yep! They are supposed to.
Okay the way the mechanism works is pulling it up/down. For the top ones, put a coathanger through and pull DOWN, and for the bottom, pull UP. Do one side at a time, not top then bottom because you gotta lever out one side first.
The bulbs are part # 2721 @ autohausarizona. $0.73c each.
![](https://www.autohausaz.com/secure/PartImages/2721.jpg)
After getting it out, I swapped bulb and works great now![thumbs](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
If you are gonna buy, get like 10 because they are used throughout the car. Dash lights, console lights etc...
Okay the way the mechanism works is pulling it up/down. For the top ones, put a coathanger through and pull DOWN, and for the bottom, pull UP. Do one side at a time, not top then bottom because you gotta lever out one side first.
The bulbs are part # 2721 @ autohausarizona. $0.73c each.
![](https://www.autohausaz.com/secure/PartImages/2721.jpg)
After getting it out, I swapped bulb and works great now
![thumbs](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
If you are gonna buy, get like 10 because they are used throughout the car. Dash lights, console lights etc...
Last edited by ps2cho; 07-15-2009 at 08:43 PM.
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Yep! They are supposed to.
Okay the way the mechanism works is pulling it up/down. For the top ones, put a coathanger through and pull DOWN, and for the bottom, pull UP. Do one side at a time, not top then bottom because you gotta lever out one side first.
The bulbs are part # 2721 @ autohausarizona. $0.73c each.
![](https://www.autohausaz.com/secure/PartImages/2721.jpg)
After getting it out, I swapped bulb and works great now![thumbs](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
If you are gonna buy, get like 10 because they are used throughout the car. Dash lights, console lights etc...
Okay the way the mechanism works is pulling it up/down. For the top ones, put a coathanger through and pull DOWN, and for the bottom, pull UP. Do one side at a time, not top then bottom because you gotta lever out one side first.
The bulbs are part # 2721 @ autohausarizona. $0.73c each.
![](https://www.autohausaz.com/secure/PartImages/2721.jpg)
After getting it out, I swapped bulb and works great now
![thumbs](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
If you are gonna buy, get like 10 because they are used throughout the car. Dash lights, console lights etc...
the vent out. easy peasy.
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The dimes are a great tip! You know, more and more I am starting to think that many of the complications that forum members complain about are really just the result of nonmechanics trying to fix things that they know absolutely nothing about. I'm pretty sure that my Indy can do most of the stuff with his eyes closed. At least I am hoping that is true, because right now I am leaning toward keeping the car for quite a while longer. I was just so worried that nobody could possibly fix my car, except maybe the stealership for tons of cash, considering all the bad stories on the forums. I am starting to think it may not really be so bad for a well trained and experienced mechanic.
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You still have to pry them up with a small flat-head or something similar. Slipping coins in is just an extra step. All you have to do is do the two left clips, pull the left side out a little, and do the right side. Easier peasier.
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The dimes are a great tip! You know, more and more I am starting to think that many of the complications that forum members complain about are really just the result of nonmechanics trying to fix things that they know absolutely nothing about. I'm pretty sure that my Indy can do most of the stuff with his eyes closed. At least I am hoping that is true, because right now I am leaning toward keeping the car for quite a while longer. I was just so worried that nobody could possibly fix my car, except maybe the stealership for tons of cash, considering all the bad stories on the forums. I am starting to think it may not really be so bad for a well trained and experienced mechanic.
If you ask me, the dimes method is the one that's overcomplicated.
You still have to pry them up with a small flat-head or something similar. Slipping coins in is just an extra step. All you have to do is do the two left clips, pull the left side out a little, and do the right side. Easier peasier.
You still have to pry them up with a small flat-head or something similar. Slipping coins in is just an extra step. All you have to do is do the two left clips, pull the left side out a little, and do the right side. Easier peasier.