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How to Remove the Air Vents on Mercedes SLK

Model: Mercedes Slk MK 2, R171 - Years 2004-2011
Part: Air vents

Learn how to remove the air vents on a Mercedes SLK. In this video, see how to proceed with the removal: using plastic levers, remove the cover located on the air vent at the side of the dashboard until it detaches. Finally, remove the air vent from the dashboard as shown in the video. To reassemble the various removed parts, reverse the disassembly steps. Perform the same operation to remove the vent located on the opposite side of the removed vent.

Updated on 3 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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