Remove Dash Fan

[jhunterwu]

It seems I can't get past step 1, when trying to remove the stereo.

I can't remove the fan. Is there a screw or something in there or should i just use more force?

 

[Srp111]

Have you watched this video

 

[Mark Holmes]

Have you watched this video

Looks all like it’s removed very easily, to easily if you ask me...

 

[jhunterwu]

Have you watched this video

This is more like a magic trick tiktok video.

 

[Srp111]

This is more like a magic trick tiktok video.

But it works, you need to pull harder

 

[Kithmo]

I tried to remove one of the round vents and it won't move. I tried squeezing it top to bottom, side to side etc. and there's no movement at all.

 

[2of3]

That video looks like it's from the petrol MG ZS. Dunno....could there be a difference?

 

[Srp111]

Have a look at this ebay listing for the vents, it shows where the clips are situated, looks like it just slots in and has same retaining clips as the long silver parts.

MG ZS EXCLUSIVE 1.5 PETROL 2019 AIR VENTS DASHBOARD O/S N/S COMPLETE SET GENUINE | eBay

REMOVED FROM A MG ZS EXCLUSIVE 1.5 PETROL 5 SPEED MANUAL 2019 YEAR. All parts are stamped & removal of the marks will invalidate your warranty. In the event that a part is supplied and proven to be incorrect or faulty, SOUTHEAST AUTOPARTS must be notified within 48 hours.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[Kithmo]

Have a look at this ebay listing for the vents, it shows where the clips are situated, looks like it just slots in and has same retaining clips as the long silver parts.

MG ZS EXCLUSIVE 1.5 PETROL 2019 AIR VENTS DASHBOARD O/S N/S COMPLETE SET GENUINE | eBay

REMOVED FROM A MG ZS EXCLUSIVE 1.5 PETROL 5 SPEED MANUAL 2019 YEAR. All parts are stamped & removal of the marks will invalidate your warranty. In the event that a part is supplied and proven to be incorrect or faulty, SOUTHEAST AUTOPARTS must be notified within 48 hours.

www.ebay.co.uk

Those clips look quite hefty, probably needs a trim removal tool to get them started.

 

[jhunterwu]

I can't get this out, at all. I fear breaking it. Those clips does indeed look hefty.


Isn't there some disassembly instructions for this? What do car repair shops do? They just use their intuition (gefühl)?

 

[Richie]

Have you watched this video

Goodness me if the car comes apart as easy as that if ever you have an accident it would be like a grenade going off inside the cabin, shrapnel everywhere

 

[Garyhfly]

Rest assured it does not come apart as easy as the video, they must have loosened everything first, also the radio bezel is different on ours but comes off in a similar way. It's a lot easier if you have hard plastic trim removal tools like these from Amazon.

Amazon product ASIN B07VNPMFJ3

 

[jhunterwu]

Used prying tools and got it out. Just applied simultaneous equal pressure around the edges.

Also loosened the panel between the vent and the stereo, no problemo.

Struggling with the stereo panel now.

 

[jhunterwu]

Well, I can't get past this socket. I can't get it out. It seems so simple, but it's really stuck in there. Wonder if it's some kind of locking mechanism.

 

[Cocijo]

You took the steering wheel off!

 

[macd2401]

LHD.

 

[Cocijo]

Yes - I was trying to be funny

 

[GordieG]

Clearly failed then @Cocijo !

 

[macd2401]

Yes - I was trying to be funny

It was too early in the morning for me

 

[Cocijo]

Clearly failed then @Cocijo !

Yep - poor attempt - got what it deserved! Died on stage as they say...