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      01-15-2018, 11:43 AM   #1
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DIY: Fix broken Vent Tabs BMW E90

If your vent tabs are broken, don't replace the entire vent, which is what the dealer would do at a great expense.


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Good to know, thanks. Mine is missing!
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Thanks so much, I miss a couple of these.
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No problem, glad it helped
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I have just finished the installation and I couldn't be happier. Just perfect.

Great customer support from the seller too.
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I simply removed the vent, placed the original clip back in place, held the 'leg' piece in place and where the edges are (where it breaks) I just "welded" it together using a heated dental spatula - the tip of a tiny screwdriver would work as well.

Good as new.
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Bought a few of these and they worked like a charm. First few uses, the vent tabs slid laterally back and forth with more resistance than I expected. However, after a couple days of sliding them back and forth, it has the feel of the original tabs. Look is spot on.
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Bought a few of these and they worked like a charm. First few uses, the vent tabs slid laterally back and forth with more resistance than I expected. However, after a couple days of sliding them back and forth, it has the feel of the original tabs. Look is spot on.
I sprayed some silicon spray in my vents which help lubricate the joint and I agree they work great.
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Bought a set after seeing this thread last week. Works great. Thanks for posting about these!
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Bought a set after seeing this thread last week. Works great. Thanks for posting about these!
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