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Subject:Re: How do you remove/install center A/C vents on late model Vanagon?
From:R. Hotchkiss
Date:Wed, 4 Jun 2003 07:27:19 -0400

To remove, start at the front. To install, start at the rear. If you need to
get at the blower or evaporater or speakers, the middle duct must be
removed.

Use the brackets so it doesn't fall on your head.

86 Vanagon GL
89 Jetta GL
Philly
Richard Hotchkiss
http://www.hotstrings-inc.com

> From: John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
> Reply-To: John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
> Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2003 23:16:11 -0500
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: How do you remove/install center A/C vents on late model Vanagon?
>
> If you have the AC type that has the tunnel down the center from rear to
> front, be advised that there is a safety recall or  "Fix" that is out on
> preventing the center section from comming loose and falling into the
> floor. This install is free for those vehicles that qualify. Check your
> VIN with your local VW dealership. If yours doesn't qualify, the parts
> for the fix are available for around $10 bucks. Not bad, but a pain to
> install and get the AC stuff back in place.
>
> Regards,
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 Gl Driver
>
> Zoran Mladen wrote:
>
>> Hey folks,
>>
>> I need to install center A/C vents on a late model
>> Vanagon.  I took the used replacement from a donor
>> Vanagon, and they came out with a little bit of luck.
>> But what is the secret to install this unit?  Do you
>> start at the front and move rearward or the other way
>> around.
>>
>> How do you tighten the brackets?  When the unit is
>> installed I see no way to reach in there.  All help
>> would be appreciated.
>>
>> Thanx!
>>
>> Z
>>
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