Why Can't I Get The Heater Vents Off?

[Mybikesacx500]

This is embarrassing, I thought I was handy around cars.

I can pop the heater vent assembly out of the poppers, but it will only come forward about half an inch, and then something along the bottom edge, about the middle, stops it coming any further.

This is the vent assembly above the centre console. Everything I have read just says "pop it out and lift away"

Assuming some kind soul sorts me out, I don't see any bulbs on eBay, so is the dealers the best place to get replacements?

cheers:blush:

[bazgtr]

This is embarrassing, I thought I was handy around cars.

I can pop the heater vent assembly out of the poppers, but it will only come forward about half an inch, and then something along the bottom edge, about the middle, stops it coming any further.

This is the vent assembly above the centre console. Everything I have read just says "pop it out and lift away"

Assuming some kind soul sorts me out, I don't see any bulbs on ebay, so is the dealers the best place to get replacements?

cheers:blush:

You haven't unplugged the plug that goes to the hazard switch for the power to the button. The release clip is just hold in a little and pull away(Or push away with a small screwdriver on the clip if you've got big fingers like me) from the button. You will then see the top screws holding the centre bash inplace.

[steve2006]

Hi,

Once you have it loose tilt the whole thing slightly upwards then give a good tug/waggle,the vents inside are at an angle so it's not just a case of pull directly towards you plus there is a foam surround that snags and the hazard warning lights connector mounted on top of the vents which is a tight fit. Once you have access to the connector depress the lug and pull it out of the socket.

When refitting again tilt the vent and make sure the wiring loom doesn't get caught.

[Mybikesacx500]

Thanks guys, I'll have another try