I am sure there are posts about this - but I cannot find any!
How do I remove the actual 'vent' from the centre console surround. This is the vent unit which swivels from side to side, and then there is the centre lever which allows the 'fins' to point either up or down.
Many thanks
Chris
Centre Vent Removal
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Dancing Demon
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Re: Centre Vent Removal
It prises out, just like the other vents do.
You just have to be very very careful since, as I am sure you know, the plastic of the dash surround that holds it in place is very brittle.
Why do you need to remove it?
David
You just have to be very very careful since, as I am sure you know, the plastic of the dash surround that holds it in place is very brittle.
Why do you need to remove it?
David
Current: 1994 480 GT, 1996 460 CD & 1997 440 LE with lots of optional extras & 2007 V50 SE Sport
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Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!
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dragonflyjewels
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Re: Centre Vent Removal
I've used Mannol silicon spray on the plastics and it makes them a bit less brittle. Does a great job on rubber seals and hoses as well.
Sylvia
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
Re: Centre Vent Removal
Not a fan of silicones.... my paint man would batter me if I dared use them.
For rubber seals, this is pretty much unbeatable
For rubber seals, this is pretty much unbeatable
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dragonflyjewels
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Re: Centre Vent Removal
O gawd, just been reading up on my sins, I shall have to eat humble pie when I arrive at the bodyshop this afternoon. He'll be pleased to know that I've only done 2 of our cars, and 90% of the 2 spray cans went inside the cars or on bits that had been removed and taken into the nice warm conservatory. Only 10% to worry about.....
Sylvia
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
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Dancing Demon
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Re: Centre Vent Removal
Thanks for replies.
The reason fro removing the vent is it is broken at the back in as much as the fins all go in different directions.
Kind regards
Chris
The reason fro removing the vent is it is broken at the back in as much as the fins all go in different directions.
Kind regards
Chris