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Old Jun 15, 2022 | 04:10 PM
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1987 C4 Coupe (and others I'm sure.) Those adjustable/rotating/slated vents that aim the air coming out of the vents in the dash, are those removable without breaking things? If a slat is broken do you have to replace the whole dash part? I searched youtube but all I get is removing the heater core etc.
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Old Jun 15, 2022 | 05:00 PM
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If you are talking about these vents they are cheap on ebay

They are held in by the retainers and easy to snap in and out from the back.
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Old Jun 15, 2022 | 06:39 PM
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I shall do a closer inspection. Musta missed that.
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Old Jun 15, 2022 | 11:08 PM
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Upon further inspection, CLOSE inspection, I find that you are totally correct, RWDsmoke. Thank you so very much. I never would have seen that without your direction.
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If you look at the vents from the back you will see part of the area is blocked. I opened them up with a dremel and have much better air flow.
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Old Jun 17, 2022 | 01:58 PM
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I see that. A good 50% of the vent is blocked. Thanks again for your help.
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