Removing Center A/C Vent

[911nut]

Since my warped dash is at it's worst right over the center A/C vent I have an idea to affect a tempory repair until which such time as I repaint my car and replace the dash and windshield. However, I don't have a clue as to how to remove the center A/C vent. Tried a topic search but I don't get the text with the posts.
Can someone tell me how to pop that sucker out? Thnaks in advance.

[911nut]

There's got to be someone out there who knows how to do this.....

[goat43]

The vent has four tabs, 2 on top and 2 on bottom, that grip the dash. Probably the safest way to get it out is to come at it from the trunk side, which you would do by removing the fresh-air plenum & connecting tube (a somewhat lengthy process), then reaching in with a big screwdriver and gently prying the top down until the tabs clear the lip of the dash-hole and it can be pushed out. You could try just gently prying it out from the interior side, but might be tricky not breaking it. Good luck.

[cary]

Carefully remove the fins/veins.
Using a flat screwdriver wedge/pry between the outside of the fin and the vent. It is kept in there with a short nipple that is molded into the fin. Keep track of the spring washer ..................

Then you'll be able to see the snaps that hold the vent in. 2 on top, 2 on the bottom. Use a small screwdriver to pry them up. Wiggle the vent out enough to keep the snap keeper out of its seat. Do this 4 times, then pull it out.

Now you have room for your hands to work on the dash .............

Good Luck

[911nut]

Thanks!