Chrome aircon vent surrounds

[JUS CRU-ZN]

Hi... having trouble removing the originals to fit these on... afraid to force as I seem to be causig damage to dash. Any hints if you've done it would be truly appreciated.

Thx

 

[JD_SCN]

You sure they don't just stick over the existing?

If not then something plastic like a plastic knife would cause less damage than say a screwdriver

 

[JUS CRU-ZN]

You sure they don't just stick over the existing?

If not then something plastic like a plastic knife would cause less damage than say a screwdriver

Positive! They make it seem so simple on the instructions but these have clipped in and seem difficult to get off cos the leverage upsets the moulding of the dash.

Please help somebody

 

[robdf2]

thought they just went on top of originals?????

 

[spenny2004]

check this post

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=197177

 

[BagFullOfLeon]

I've fitter some airvent surrounds myself. I didn't have too much trouble removing the old ones. I used a pair of stubby-nosed pliers.
the way I did it was focusing on the top of the airvent were the most plastic surround is exposed.

On the Top of the airvent, gently push back the dash (its soft, use something plastic and broad, like a spatula or a ruler)
Grab the top of the airvent surround with the pliers, careful not to grab the fins inside the vent.
Hook one of the pliers front teeth over the edge of the plastic surround (ie so you dont lose grip). This is why you're pushing the dash back, to expose the back of the airvent surround. You want to get your pliers front teeth hooked over the edge.

Pull quite firmly with the pliers, moving slightly left to right
and presto! the airvent surround pops out! (at least mine did)

I had to try a few times, as I lost grip with the pliers. But it required quite a hard pull.