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Fresh air vent damper not closing, foam in the way V70-XC70 1998

posted by  Tom E on  Wed Jan 30 04:32 CST 2002
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What is the best way to access the duct behind the damper in the center fresh air vent?

I tried moving the obstructing foam with a long screwdriver but couldn't.

I then tried removing the grille assembly by prying what appear to be four barbs, but it wouldn't budge. Is this the way in, or are the control wheels/gears "too connected" to remove this grille?

Thanks!

- Tom E
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98 V70 GLT black 54k








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    Fresh air vent damper not closing, foam in the way V70-XC70 1998

    posted by  bryan goldberg on  Wed Jan 30 07:51 CST 2002
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    Tom,

    You just pry the vent out. Use a screwdriver or dull blade (butterknife, etc.) under the right corner to get it started. Use a card between the blade and dash to protect the vinyl.

    Bryan








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      Grille comes off easily and no, it wasn't foam V70-XC70 1998

      posted by  Tom E on  Wed Jan 30 13:48 CST 2002
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      Thank you for your instruction. Being a highly visible area, I didn't want to take a chance. For other readers, there are two flat metal springs holding the grille with friction (visible through the grille). There are no barbs as I had thought. The control wheels are not attached to the grille.

      Inside, the obstruction I thought was foam was really a rubber-like seal that I pushed out of the way, but was not really satisfied this will be a permenant fix. We'll see if this needs to be redone at a later date.

      Thanks Bryan!

      - Tom E
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        Grille comes off easily and no, it wasn't foam V70-XC70 1998

        posted by  someone claiming to be Doug on  Thu Jan 31 08:29 CST 2002 [RELATED]

        My '98 V70 AWD had the same foam problem you describe in the far left vent at the driver's side. I also tried the screwdriver method and eventually pried out the vent and stuffed the foam seal so it wouldn't interfere with the movement of the vent shutoff. All's better now.







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