started NAV retrofit....front air vent removal?

[klerk]

TIS shows use of a special tool to "unlock" the front air vent for removal. any help as to how to do it without the tool?

TIA

[UCrewX5]

There are two clips built into the bottom of the vent opening pressing down towards the top of the NAV unit. These are located 4 slots from the left and right, respectively. Insert a very small, flat bladed screwdriver into the center bottom slot of the vent. You will see the clip or retainer in the lower surface the vent. Insert the screwdriver into the edge of the clip and lift slightly. Now gently pull w/ wiggle the vent outward. Repeat on the other clip until the vent is free.

I documented this in this article - http://www.xoutpost.com/articles.php?...ticle&artid=94

[klerk]

awesome response time. thanks so much. back to the garage.

[gwc]

I had a look in the link and i cant find it.
I need to know how to remove the side air vents for a speed camera detector intallation?
Thanks

[^StB^]

You're a digger, are you ? :p

Please consult http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/all-...system-x5.html

You have your answer in Phase 1: Taking the X5 apart.

[gwc]

Everything "but" in there

Center vent is there , guess the side vents are similar?

Need a special tool, or a bread knife ...must buy bigger shovel.


EDIT, they just pull out, bottom first.

Thanks StB

[atome36]

What is the OP referring to? I am having serious problems using a flathead screwdriver to lift the clips in the vent to remove. Can someone post a youtube video or pics.... maybe I'm not really trying on the right thing?

Thanks,

Lou

[romeokc10]

Originally Posted by atome36

What is the OP referring to? I am having serious problems using a flathead screwdriver to lift the clips in the vent to remove. Can someone post a youtube video or pics.... maybe I'm not really trying on the right thing?

Thanks,

Lou

http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/all...system-x5.html