The side air vent for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class W214 with Hyperscreen dashboard is a precision-machined aluminium unit with adjustable louvre fins. The click-and-slide mechanism allows for accurate airflow direction. A common replacement due to the fragility of the louvre pivot pins.

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2. Gently pry vent housing from dashboard trim — use plastic trim tool
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4. The vent snaps into a rubber seal ring — pull directly outward
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6. Disconnect any air duct hose at rear of vent
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8. Remove vent
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10. Connect duct to new vent
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12. Push new vent into seal ring until it clicks
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14. Ensure surround sits flush with dashboard surface.