Instrument Panel Vent

2010 Audi A3 2.0T, 2.0 E, StandardSECTION Instrument Panel Vent

Special tools and workshop equipment requiredΒ 

  • Hook 3438
NOTE:
  • Instrument panel vents -B- can only be removed and installed when control ring -A- stands in the 45Β° position. Control lever of vent is located only in this position so that vent can be removed and installed at instrument panel without being damaged.
  • Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Panel Vents And Control Ring
    GWWA87-0650Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
  • Instrument panel vents -B- can only be installed in a certain position, therefore note the position of the control ring -A- when installing.

-- Set control ring -A- of instrument panel vent -B- to be removed to 45Β° position

-- Attach the 3438 -A- to the back of the -C- instrument panel vent -B-.

Fig 2: Attaching Hook On Rear End Of Instrument Panel Vent
GWWA87-10260Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
RENDER: 1.0x

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