demister vent removal

[C43]

Hi

the demister vent in the dash has broken and come away from the screws on the passenger side of the S3. At the moment the windscreen is out so seemed a good time to repair the demister vent on the passenger side. However I can't work out how to get this out as the aircon pipes are all in the way. Has anyone found a devious route to get this out?

cheers

Christian

[Andyww]

I have done it but it was really tricky. I think I glued the spire nuts onto the vent in the end because they fall off if you undo the screws and you cant get them back on.

Its a case of removing seat to lie down under the dash, remove glove box and all the air ducting and I think it does just fit past the A/C pipes.

[C43]

Ok thanks mate. Can you do it with the screen in place? If so I might wait as it goes to get the screen (and lump and gearbox) fitted in a week. Taking the glovebox out looks like being a bit of an epic...

cheers

Christian

[Andyww]

Yes not necessary for screen to be out.

[C43]

thanks