Hey guys

I'm new here and this is my first post so thanks in advance for any help.

I have a 1.4CL 1998 VW Polo in silver which just passed an MOT so I thought to say thanks for saving me money buying a new car, I would start doing her up a bit lol!

I've debadged, cleaned up some body work, and want to start with a few dash mods and i'm able to remove most of the centre console plastics which I want to repaint/Carbon fibre but I'm having a problem however with the heater grills on the passenger and drivers side (with the light dials)

I use a small nylon stick in the surround and it does get some movement forward but doesn't appear to budge fully.

I just wanted an idea on how to do this successfully without breaking the plastics. Do I have to take the fan out first before the surround? I've looked about but not able to find any guides! I'm guessing it's very easy and I'm just being a dunce but a hand in the right direction would be appreciated :)

I will attach files to show what I'm referring to!

Cheers!

Paul

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First Welcome to the forum.

The vents just pull out, there are 2 clips at the top & 1 at the bottom, the divers side you need to remove the lighting switch first, if you feel behind the switch panel there is a little lever that needs to be pushed upwards, then the switch unit can be pulled forward and then you can pull the vent out

First Welcome to the forum.The vents just pull out, there are 2 clips at the top & 1 at the bottom, the divers side you need to remove the lighting switch first, if you feel behind the switch panel there is a little lever that needs to be pushed upwards, then the switch unit can be pulled forward and then you can pull the vent out

Thanks for your help pal. Used a wide head Phillips and using your advice managed to get them all out! Just waiting for the bits to arrive to make the changes.

Cheers!

Paul