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Passenger AC Vent Removal Help

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TRDPROHI, Feb 22, 2019.

  1. Feb 22, 2019 at 2:10 AM
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    TRDPROHI

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    Has anyone removed the passenger AC vent closest to the passenger door? It looks like it just snaps in but don't want to break anything.

    Update: Thanks to Sam275, got the trim piece off. Like they said, just use a trim tool and slowly pull away from the dash board. If you’re going to pry, pry against the dash board not the plastic trim ring. The edge of the ring is very soft and will show tool marks.

     
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  2. Feb 22, 2019 at 5:30 AM
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    Lazyninja27

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  3. Feb 22, 2019 at 9:48 PM
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    Get a pry tool under it and just pull hard and straight out. It’ll come right off.
     
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  6. Mar 2, 2019 at 5:26 PM
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    TRDPROHI

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    Worked like a charm! Thank you
     
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  7. Mar 2, 2019 at 5:53 PM
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    Your painting of the rings turned out sharp. I’m glad I could help out.
     
  8. Nov 26, 2019 at 5:41 AM
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    Do the other AC vents pop out like the passenger side, or do you need to remove part of the dash?
     

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