OMG, trying to retrieve a bit of foam in the vent and this thing explodes in my lap. Thought I lost a spring but it was still, magically, wedged in there. This video was a life saver - because if I hadn't gotten this back together my wife would have actually killed me.
I know it's a bit late but thanks for the video. This exact problem happened to me after installing a new head unit and my immediate thought was 'get a new vent.' Zero cost fix and took 10 mins. :)
Well let me tell you, when I took that vent out to work on the radio, all of a sudden I had like 50 pieces.. I didnt know what to do, so glad you had this video posted on here, that helped me out a lot. And the zip tie idea was awesome!! Thank you
I was panicking when I took my vent out and it just fell into pieces! But thanks to your brilliant video I had no problems in quickly putting it back together. The zip tie idea was just the 'icing on the cake' - great job, thank you
Thank you so much for this from the UK! Major swearing when my vent exploded everywhere, much swearing at Swedish designers for the ridiculous design was averted by your video, once I found both spring pins under the seat with a magnet! I used some blu- tack / wall board gum to hold all the bits together instead of plastic ties, works ok & easy to remove. Many thanks again
Same issue happened to me, it exploded and fixed it and I am watching your video later. Lol i’m glad I watched your video because I’m missing one spring. Thank you
I damaged the vent when trying to take it out. Without your video, no chance that I would have fixed it. Many thanks and all the best from the Netherlands.
Just bought a Saab 9-3 2006 and my vent has this problem. Once it comes back from the mechanic this will be my first job on the car. Thanks for instructional video
Saved me so much time not trying to figure out this puzzle, thank you so much! Was able to replace my beat up original vent with a new one, and works perfectly now!
Excellent rebuild with zip-ties. One addendum - when reverse building, placing the vertical posts over the springs, please note one end of the post has a thicker and shorter rectangle while the opposite end is a thinner/longer rectangle. These correspond to a poke-yoke by the engineer (meaning there is only 1 correct way to fit/reassemble this). One end will properly fit to the upper and one in the bottom slot. Nice, easy to rebuild/assemble!
Just sat in the car right now looking at this so good timing with the guide. Unfortunately, one of the x shaped pieces is missing and so are both springs. Looks like someone had a go, gave up and lost a few bits...
What about the drivers vent? I’ve rebuilt the center before but I just bought my car with it broken on drivers and I found the spring but it doesn’t have an obvious slot.
I tried repairing it and as I put it back in place a part feel into the vent. I can hear some blockage when the sir conditioning is on but have not been able to take it out. Any help here guys?
Mine just exploded on me tonight and two of the mechanical parts fell between the seat and the transmission tunnel. Off course they fell right into the small space where there is a gap between the rail and the carpet. This means I'll probably have to take out the seat to retrieve them 🤥
Great video, it was really a great help. Thanks a lot! I lost one of the pins and I made a new one out of a sewing needle (Stronger than a paper clip).
OMG, trying to retrieve a bit of foam in the vent and this thing explodes in my lap. Thought I lost a spring but it was still, magically, wedged in there. This video was a life saver - because if I hadn't gotten this back together my wife would have actually killed me.
I know it's a bit late but thanks for the video. This exact problem happened to me after installing a new head unit and my immediate thought was 'get a new vent.' Zero cost fix and took 10 mins. :)
Well let me tell you, when I took that vent out to work on the radio, all of a sudden I had like 50 pieces.. I didnt know what to do, so glad you had this video posted on here, that helped me out a lot. And the zip tie idea was awesome!! Thank you
Massive Help Over Here!! Thanks for that super clear video👍👍
I was panicking when I took my vent out and it just fell into pieces! But thanks to your brilliant video I had no problems in quickly putting it back together. The zip tie idea was just the 'icing on the cake' - great job, thank you
Instead of zip tie, i used twisty ties. Worked great. Thank for your video!
Thank you so much for this from the UK!
Major swearing when my vent exploded everywhere, much swearing at Swedish designers for the ridiculous design was averted by your video, once I found both spring pins under the seat with a magnet! I used some blu- tack / wall board gum to hold all the bits together instead of plastic ties, works ok & easy to remove.
Many thanks again
Same issue happened to me, it exploded and fixed it and I am watching your video later. Lol i’m glad I watched your video because I’m missing one spring. Thank you
I damaged the vent when trying to take it out. Without your video, no chance that I would have fixed it. Many thanks and all the best from the Netherlands.
Thanks for sharing friend!
Just bought a Saab 9-3 2006 and my vent has this problem. Once it comes back from the mechanic this will be my first job on the car. Thanks for instructional video
Thanks Gary. This saved me some real head scratching, and especially liked the zip tie trick for reassembly. Appreciate the content sir!
Saved me so much time not trying to figure out this puzzle, thank you so much! Was able to replace my beat up original vent with a new one, and works perfectly now!
Excellent rebuild with zip-ties. One addendum - when reverse building, placing the vertical posts over the springs, please note one end of the post has a thicker and shorter rectangle while the opposite end is a thinner/longer rectangle. These correspond to a poke-yoke by the engineer (meaning there is only 1 correct way to fit/reassemble this). One end will properly fit to the upper and one in the bottom slot. Nice, easy to rebuild/assemble!
With this tutorial it was a piece of cake. Thanks!
Clear and simple info when your central vent was explode. Easy way to assembling. Thanks
You saved my vents life.
great video, I was going crazy trying to figure out how to put these back together again
Thank you! You just saved me $125!!!
Thanks for the video! I was about to toss and buy another!!! Super easy and now good as new! Thanks again!
I never would have gotten it back together without this video lol
Perfect! Saved me a lot of time figuring it out.
Thnx to your video I've been able to fix my vent in 5 minutes! Well done man!
Thanks for posting. The homemade spring advice was particularly helpful, and the measurements were spot-on!
Thanks for watching and for the kind words!
What did you use to make the replacement springs?
I used paper clips,@@carlosmascarenhas4905.
Thanks had no idea about needing spring, made them with a paper clip, so much smoother great help
Good job mate. I’m starting on mine this week. It seems to be another Saab Fopar as a lot of us owners suffer this pain in the butt! Thanks.
You have a new subscriber because of this video! Thank you so much!!!🙏✌️
Good video brother saved my day... Thanks !!!!
Thanks! Greetings from the Netherlands.
This was AMAZINGLY helpful
You are a wizard... thank you for this
Excellent video, this was of great help.
Hi~
Thanks for your vid.
I had the same problem on my SAAB 9-3 2.0T, 2008. I' solved the problem. from South Korea
Great video man, you made my day. Thanks a lot!
Glad to help! I appreciate the comment!!
Wish if you post this tutorial earlier, I already thrown it away 😔. Anyways, thanks for sharing it with us
Thanks for the help!
Can you do one for the driver side air vent? Some clear plastic thing came off mine and I’m confused on how to put it back together
Really useful video - many thanks
And if you don't want it exploding again, dab a bit of superglue to hold it together
Just sat in the car right now looking at this so good timing with the guide. Unfortunately, one of the x shaped pieces is missing and so are both springs. Looks like someone had a go, gave up and lost a few bits...
Oh no, that's a bummer!
Thank you!
What about the drivers vent? I’ve rebuilt the center before but I just bought my car with it broken on drivers and I found the spring but it doesn’t have an obvious slot.
Eh. Put the spring under the cross arm and it worked
I tried repairing it and as I put it back in place a part feel into the vent. I can hear some blockage when the sir conditioning is on but have not been able to take it out. Any help here guys?
Tanks. Hjelp a lot
THANKS!
Danke!
Thanks a lot
Much appreciated brother
Mine just exploded on me tonight and two of the mechanical parts fell between the seat and the transmission tunnel. Off course they fell right into the small space where there is a gap between the rail and the carpet. This means I'll probably have to take out the seat to retrieve them 🤥
useful video, thanks
Great video, it was really a great help. Thanks a lot!
I lost one of the pins and I made a new one out of a sewing needle (Stronger than a paper clip).
Good idea on the sewing needle! Thanks for watching
Cool video tnx mate
Wish if you post this tutorial earlier, I already thrown it away 😔. Anyways, thanks for sharing it with us