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Old 10-24-2015, 09:07 PM
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Side intake vents
996 turbo side intake vents. How do they come off?
 
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Old 10-25-2015, 04:42 AM
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Never done it, but found the removal page 970 of the repair manual:
 
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As the above pic shows (circle #1 top right), just use a nylon pry-device and pry out at the top and bottom front edge.

Once that's loose slide the duct towards the front of the car and it's out.
 
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Put painter's tape around it before you begin to avoid scratches!
 
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They come out kind of violently...feel free to hold you're breath. Lol.
 
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Thanks for the help.
 
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