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Old May 28, 2022 | 09:01 PM
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I found a huge mouse nest in the area to the left of the cabin air filter (looking into it from the front) on this 2014 Corvette. Is there any way to get into the red area? It's very deep and there's only so much I can get through the cabin air filter opening.

EDIT: I'm not sure there should be an opening to the left of the air filter. The wall may have been chewed open by the mice and cavity turned into a hotel.




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Old May 28, 2022 | 10:31 PM
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Use peppermint oil then check AMAZON for squirrel and rodent deterrent stuff after you find the nest
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How big is the opening from the cabin filter box? Maybe a step downed hose from a shop vac can get some or most of it out.
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Uugghh. Can’t help on your question but no opening on the the left on my ‘17 Z06. Only a “fiber cloth’ish” cover. Appears to be eaten away in your pic.

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Maybe the help of a good body shop you trust to take it apart.
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Old May 30, 2022 | 10:36 AM
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I have no idea, but, good luck in solving the issue!
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Good luck getting the remnants of the mouse nest out of that area. Not much room to work in there - not sure if accessing the area from under the dash (requiring a lot of disassembly, would get better results.
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