Central air vent tab repair - cheapo method

kalt

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 Melbourne, Australia
Managed to 'discover' the central air vent tab is partially borken on the car. I am aware there is a company who sells these tabs in the UK or US for less than 20, but I have to pay for shipping to 'Straya and can't justify it.

Take out the vent as described on the forum, offending droopy tab
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Open the vent and check the back, turn the vents in position for good access for surgery
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Obtain suitable material to attach to back of tab. In my case, I found excess plastic clips supplied with business shirts. Cut to size. This part will sit on the flat area of the tab section.
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Apply masking tape to the front of the tab in position.
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Attach doublesided tape to the part, then using tweezers, carefully add the part to area. Press down firmly and let adhesive, adhere.
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Check your handwork
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Grab a refreshment to hydrate.

Install vent back into car. 8)
 
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