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Stacey007



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How to remove the plastic side vent
Hello


I have this shinny metal vent for my truck off a forum member who did not require it Very Happy


How does the original vent come off? from the inner wing and push out? there does not seem to be any screws on the outside like the new one?


Thanks


the new one is similar to this




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Post #572116 19th Oct 2016 7:31pm
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Bluest



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black
I removed mine at the weekend, it just pulled out, but it did leave a couple of it's little locating lugs behind. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
Post #572117 19th Oct 2016 7:35pm
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Stacey007



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Pulls out from the front?


Can the 'lugs' be put back in when re fitting the new one?


Thanks
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Bluest



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black
Just prized it out from the outside with a plastic spatula so as not to damage surrounding paint . As above, it was those little lugs that remained in the car. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
Post #572126 19th Oct 2016 7:47pm
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Stacey007



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Thanks all


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custom90



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They re prone to breaking as suggested already.

I'd keep well away from paint, use some stiffish wire and thread through and back out again in a 'U' shape.
If required use multiple pieces through the grille.
It'll then act as a puller and you can evenly distribute the force better, but even then the devils do break on the pins.

LR I believe use a tool like a flat bladed screwdriver but the tip bent 45degrees and use that as a puller instead. $W33T $0U7H3RN $UG4R
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macfrank



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You mean like a trim removal tool? You can buy a set of those for little money.
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Stacey007



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^ I have them somewhere


Bought from China with all sorts of plastic little tools Smile


Now I have a use for them Laughing


Will search them out...
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macfrank



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Very Happy

Since I own the Defender my attitude to clearing up the house/attic/garage etc. changed from "nah, I'll never need this thing again -> throw away" to "nah, I'll never need this thing again -> store in a very safe place" Wink
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Stacey007



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Found them Smile




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so tomorrow nights job...remove and fit
Post #572355 20th Oct 2016 7:08pm
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