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How to Remove the Air Vents from a Volkswagen Golf Mk4

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf IV, MK 4, Golf 4 - Years 1997-2003
Part: Air vents

Remove the air vents along with the associated pieces (centre console) from a Volkswagen Golf Mk4. Use multiple levers to remove the vents: lever at the top and bottom with the levers (as shown in the video), disconnect the air vents and pull them out from the console. Once you have pulled the vents outwards: disconnect the buttons and power connectors (as shown in the video) and remove them. Unscrew the air vent piece with a suitable socket spanner; remove it from the dashboard. Install all the new pieces in the cabin console.

Updated on 8 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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