dash rattle

[stan]

I have a rattle in the dash of my 04 996 that comes from the side a/c vents. I tried to remove the air vent pod but could not remove it. Does anyone know how to remove the air vent pod?

Thanks

[bavarian]

I have a rattle in the dash of my 04 996 that comes from the side a/c vents. I tried to remove the air vent pod but could not remove it. Does anyone know how to remove the air vent pod?

   Thanks

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Side A/C vents are each held by 3 torx screws (2 visible, 1 concealed). The passenger side concealed screw is easily accessed by prying off the "rosette" grill next to the vent. The driver's side requires removing the light switch knob. Push a very small screwdriver upward into the small hole underneath (at the 6 o'clock position) and pull off at the same time. The screw hole is angled toward the right at the 3 o'clock position.

Hope this helps.

Edited April 20, 2005 by bavarian

[stan]

I removed the 3 screws, but the pod still would not come out. Are there clips that also hold it in place and if so what direction do you pull to get it out?

Stan

[Loren]

Have a look at this thread.

[bavarian]

I removed the 3 screws, but the pod still would not come out. Are there clips that also hold it in place and if so what direction do you pull to get it out?

  Stan

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If the three screws are out, you just have to wiggle it to get it out. Don't pull too far as the light switch wires are short!

[stan]

Thanks guyes,

I'll give it a try tonight.

Stan