Removal of driver's side air vent module

[keninirvine]

I am trying to chase down the source of a periodic noise under the left side of my dash on my 06 C2s cab. I decided to just start removing things bit by bit until it goes away or I can see where the noise is coming from (it sounds like body creak, as if 2 plastic pieces are rubbing when driving over rough surfaces). Tonight I tried to remove the air vent by driver's door, and managed to get it out about half an inch, but something is holding it from coming out any further. It seems to be constrained on the left side (towards door). Any suggestions why it won't release and come out of the hole?

[RFM]

Probably the transmission mechanism to the adjustable air flap is sticking behind the dashboard edge, you must be careful, slightly wriggle, pull out of the dash.

Reinstalling is harder, because you have no idea if it will work perfectly until the vent is in place.

[Elite1967]

I am trying to chase down the source of a periodic noise under the left side of my dash on my 06 C2s cab. I decided to just start removing things bit by bit until it goes away or I can see where the noise is coming from (it sounds like body creak, as if 2 plastic pieces are rubbing when driving over rough surfaces). Tonight I tried to remove the air vent by driver's door, and managed to get it out about half an inch, but something is holding it from coming out any further. It seems to be constrained on the left side (towards door). Any suggestions why it won't release and come out of the hole?

Hi,

What is securing it is an electrical cable.

Remove the plastic on the door side, and you will see it.