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Removing Air Vents on a Passat

Model: Volkswagen Passat 3BG, B5 - Years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Part: Air vents

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How to remove the air vents on a Passat? Let's see how to take them out from inside the dashboard. Pry at the top and bottom with plastic levers (as shown in the video), detach the air vents, and pull them out from the dashboard.

Once you have pulled the vents outwards, disconnect the power connectors (as shown in the video) and remove the piece. Fit the new air vents; connect the connectors and secure everything.

Once the electrical connectors are attached, push the vent back into the dashboard until the plastics lock in place.


Updated on 22 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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