86 300E dash vent removal/replacement
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86 300E dash vent removal/replacement
I have just bought a 1986 300E with 99,000 miles and it is in really good condition. There are a few cosmetic things I need to fix. The dash vents on both sides have cracked and broke so I went to my friendly neighborhood junkyard and found a 1987 with good vents.
My question is how do I remove the vents without damaging then?
Thanks,
Clancy
My question is how do I remove the vents without damaging then?
Thanks,
Clancy
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Vent removal
On the side vents there are clips top and bottom, inside the vent. Pencil torch will reveal. Centre vent needs removal of instrument cluster to remove screw in the side, plus an allen key to release flap lever in the center. Sides push back in place after positioning the clips on the vent, center a reverse of removing.
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1987 300e
I have just bought a 1986 300E with 99,000 miles and it is in really good condition. There are a few cosmetic things I need to fix. The dash vents on both sides have cracked and broke so I went to my friendly neighborhood junkyard and found a 1987 with good vents.
My question is how do I remove the vents without damaging then?
Thanks,
Clancy
My question is how do I remove the vents without damaging then?
Thanks,
Clancy
The tool is about $7 at most auto parts stores.
Last edited by jshumphrey; Jun 9, 2013 at 08:43 PM. Reason: NBeed to add a sentence.
