franbev Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 There are two screws on the black plastic "grille" behind the door glass. Even with those two screws out there is something still holding it in place. Do I need to remove the interior panel to get at it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_freddo Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 G’day mate, what vehicle are we discussing here? Cheers Bennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franbev Posted October 4, 2021 Author Share Posted October 4, 2021 Sorry, my '85 BRAT. There's a crack in one of the fins that I'd like to fix or replace. That black part just behind the driver's window. It's a left hand drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 I’m thinking there’s a couple or so press in anchors there too. Use a flat blade like a putty knife and be gentle. Been a while since I’ve owned one. Check around and maybe there’s a factory parts catalog online that’ll show you. I don’t have mine handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Ok I have the Brat parts manual here. Pretty sure I’ve used up my picture/data allotment but will attempt a pics later. It shows 4 screws with 4 screw grommets as they are called. No other clips shown so pardon my earlier post. Screws p/n 0453 04205 Grommet p/n 7910 33030 and they call that sucker an Air Vent Grill. Enjoy ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Step-a-toe Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 I have removed these in the past, twice, left and right. I see the two screws, but also see that the chrome surround trim is also integral. Like you, I sort of think it should just come off after the two screws, unless someone bonded with some gooey stuff? Not a heat gun, but maybe hair dryer to warm things up a bit. From the look of the snow, maybe iced together ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franbev Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 That's an old picture, but the cold weather will be coming soon to Minnesota. That's why I wanted to fix the "air vent grill" before I put the Brat away for the winter. I only see two screws though, are the other two inside? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Yes I posted the pages of the factory parts catalog on the USMB Facebook page. It’s FOUR screws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franbev Posted October 9, 2021 Author Share Posted October 9, 2021 I'm not on FB, can you post a link here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Step-a-toe Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 I really do not recall screws from the inside securing this vent... Moosens, do you have the parts catalogue in electronic form ? To share ? I imagine someone must have it in emailable size like 40,000kb EA82 one floating about. Absolutely awesome to refer to a parts cat diagram ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 That’s 2 screws per side pardon my earlier post No I do not have the catalog in E form. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Last time I tried to post a FB link it asked you to sign in. It’s just two screws per side. I had thought for sure that there was also a clip or two but according to the drawing and parts list it’s just two screws. FB is not for me but I use it to my advantage and stay the F away from the majority of that BS. Attention seekers galore. Pity seekers too, and more unhealthy comments from the crumbs of society. Sorry but that’s my opinion. If you dare to join FB it’s there in the USMB group. https://m.facebook.com/groups/UltimateSubaruMessageBoard/permalink/4492587204137074/?m_entstream_source=group&ref=bookmarks 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franbev Posted October 10, 2021 Author Share Posted October 10, 2021 I've taken out the two screws but the vent seems to be still held in place by something in the center. I'd prefer not to have to take off the panel behind it inside since the 30 + year old plastic is brittle. Pressing on the vent there seems to be something solid in the center unlike the rest which deforms easily. If there is a press in fastener there I'm going to try prying it out with a thin screwdriver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Step-a-toe Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 I see what you see. Oh, Moosens, thanks, no E-form - yet , hee hee . I just took my two outer screws out to have a squiz. Yep, something rather centrally is retaining this, and it looks like the screw boss for a screw from the other side. If you are not in a rush, I can have a quick look for my spare..if I can, to pic its other side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Step-a-toe Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 It is not a fake vent either, as it is the back end of subtle air flow. The third screw... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_freddo Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 What’s the pineapple for Steppy?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franbev Posted October 11, 2021 Author Share Posted October 11, 2021 Thanks, I'll consider getting access to that center fastener from the inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Step-a-toe Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 11 hours ago, el_freddo said: What’s the pineapple for Steppy?? hah ! Partly to indicate origin of photo, that it is not lifted from elsewhere on the 'net, partly to indicate a RHD component warning and a scaling for screw head size and a little to show off our polymer ! Gees, 33 years old now , the plastic money, started off with a mostly uncirculated $10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_freddo Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 (edited) That or you’re wanting to show your money bags... er, note Cheers Bennie Edited October 12, 2021 by el_freddo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Step-a-toe Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 10 hours ago, el_freddo said: That or you’re wanting to show your money bags... er, note Cheers Bennie Actually, I went digging for coins, could find nothing but my fuel money. Pretty rare to get any change out of a fifty anymore, sadly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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