Dash Air Vents are limp - how can I fix this?
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From: Socal
06' w211 E500 Sport
Dash Air Vents are limp - how can I fix this?
Two of the 4 vents on my dashboard are limpy and like to stay in the up position. When ever I tilt it down, it flips back up. Very frustrating when you want direct AC or Heat from the car...
The vents are the ones on the far sides; the far left and far right of the dash, on either side.
Is anybody else's vents limpy? How can this be fixed?? It doesn't seem like there is anything broken, but obviously...............
The vents are the ones on the far sides; the far left and far right of the dash, on either side.
Is anybody else's vents limpy? How can this be fixed?? It doesn't seem like there is anything broken, but obviously...............
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2003 e320
Two of the 4 vents on my dashboard are limpy and like to stay in the up position. When ever I tilt it down, it flips back up. Very frustrating when you want direct AC or Heat from the car...
The vents are the ones on the far sides; the far left and far right of the dash, on either side.
Is anybody else's vents limpy? How can this be fixed?? It doesn't seem like there is anything broken, but obviously...............
The vents are the ones on the far sides; the far left and far right of the dash, on either side.
Is anybody else's vents limpy? How can this be fixed?? It doesn't seem like there is anything broken, but obviously...............
Do it at your own risk. I have done it before ...
Hope this helps
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From: RI
2017 S550 4matic
yes, those outside vents are problematic. You'll need to pop the cover off the outside of the dash to access the back of it, usually they'll get pushed in and/or separate from the ducting etc.
If you do find that it's a tolerance issue (i.e. mechanism just doesnt fit quite right) then try a little heavy grease in there to tighten things up. Not too much though, don't want that running all over.
If you do find that it's a tolerance issue (i.e. mechanism just doesnt fit quite right) then try a little heavy grease in there to tighten things up. Not too much though, don't want that running all over.
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C320 CDI Estate, E500 4M Wagon
Pull off side panels - single screw in there. Then use hanger/other device with hook to pull up on the top vent area - the non-adjustable portion that points at the windows. Another screw in there. Vent comes out...disconnect light wiring from inboard side, then vent is fully released. Common fault is the loose tabs connecting front to rear portion of vent. Careful how you re-mate the two surfaces to get the full movement out of the adjuster.
Reverse steps for re-install.
Hth,
Smash
Reverse steps for re-install.
Hth,
Smash
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From: Syd, Australia
2012 C63
Pull off side panels - single screw in there. Then use hanger/other device with hook to pull up on the top vent area - the non-adjustable portion that points at the windows. Another screw in there. Vent comes out...disconnect light wiring from inboard side, then vent is fully released. Common fault is the loose tabs connecting front to rear portion of vent. Careful how you re-mate the two surfaces to get the full movement out of the adjuster.
Reverse steps for re-install.
Hth,
Smash
Reverse steps for re-install.
Hth,
Smash
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