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AC Vent Removal / Replacement 2010

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by hauchinango, Jun 17, 2014.

  1. hauchinango

    hauchinango New Member

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    I recently bought a certified Prius. All looks good so far, but one of the vents in the middle of the dash has the slider broken off, so I have to use a key or something to open or close the vent.

    Any idea how to remove this vent? I have the piece just need to glue it back on. Or, if I can remove it and order a new one, that would work.

    Thanks, more questions to come I am sure. I tried searching with no luck.
     
    #1 hauchinango, Jun 17, 2014
  2. Easy Rider

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    I don't remember that last time I though that I needed to close one of the dash vents.........and that's been a LONG time.
    How about aiming it so that it doesn't blow right in the drivers or passengers face and just leave it open ??

    I think it is likely that you will find getting it apart is a LOT more trouble than it's worth.
    No harm in asking though; I might be totally wrong.
     
    #2 Easy Rider, Jun 17, 2014
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    How long ago did you buy this "certified" prius? They obviously didn't do a good job going over it. If it was only a few weeks ago, most dealerships would fix it for free.
     
    #3 neez, Jun 17, 2014
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    #4 GregP507, Jul 16, 2014
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    Umm You have CPO why don't you sent it to the dealer to fix it!
     
    #5 A617, Jul 16, 2014
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    It's a really big deal to repair those vent sliders...the dash plate needs to come off in order to replace the vent vanes and controls. But if the car was Toyota-certified, you are justified in requesting replacement vent controls. Just be prepared to leave your car with the dealership for 2 to 3 days...it's not an easy job.
     
    #6 phoenixgreg, Jul 16, 2014
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