Removing Fresh Air Vent A Coupe

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Steve Douglas · #1 Post by **Steve Douglas** » Wed Feb 20, 2019 2:28 pm

I'm an redoing the carpet on my 59 A Coupe, and can not remove the air vents, (just above and in front of the speakers). 30 years ago when I did carpet the doors were off and it was easy. Is there a secret way to remove the vent pull assembly? One suggestion was to cut the carpet with a slit at the rear to pass over the knob and chrome bezel.

Alan Hall · #2 Post by **Alan Hall** » Wed Feb 20, 2019 4:17 pm

Steve, If I recall correctly, you have to remove the conical valve assy from the outside door/fender area (I don't really know what to call that area!) Then you can pull the knob and shaft out. Then to remove the bezel you have to remove the nut/locking mechanism from that same area and that is where it gets really tricky because you need to block off the cavity below less you drop the nut down into the body cavities where it will roll back and forth forever (well until you do some major dis-assembly). Last time I did this I think I used a large rag or small towel to stuff into the opening below the valve. Not easy with the door on, but can be done reaching into that area with the door open. Much easier if you have the doors off. It has been a while since I have done this so others may correct anything I am not remembering correctly.

Steve Douglas · #3 Post by **Steve Douglas** » Wed Feb 20, 2019 5:07 pm

Thanks Alan, I kept working at it and finally did as you suggested, and was successful in getting them both out. It was a lot easier on the right side, as the left has the antenna in the way.

Rick Albro · #4 Post by **Rick Albro** » Thu Feb 21, 2019 10:54 am

Alan has a good description. There are several posts on how to retrieve the lost nuts that roll around inside. viewtopic.php?f=21&t=46317 The last image should be the second image but I don't see how to edit the order of the images???