Hello all,

 

Just picked up a new to me VRS 4x4 and managed to break the driver side vents within 24 hours. 

 

Does anyone know of a guide on how to remove correctly the vents before I start hacking at it? I'm struggling finding anything for the NX / Mk4 online or on these forums.

 

TIA

 

 

Hi,

 

From the repair manual it doesn't look like you need to do anything special in order to remove the vents.

Hi,

 

Brilliant, thank you. I was concerned with hidden screws.

 

I can only see a slot at the bottom, not sure what to pull on.

 

can you share how you gain access to the repair manual please?

I bought access for a few hours to https://erwin.skoda-auto.cz/erwin/showHome.do when I got the car.

Msg me on private and I can send you the manual for interior.

Has anyone managed to remove the central grill?
I want to remove it to put in ambient  light but I'm not sure how to pull the part.

 

What central grill?

This listing shows the vent from a few angles which may help...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/145327885156

11 hours ago, TheUltraRunner said:

What central grill?

 

The central vent (No2 on the photo you posted).  
Τhe instructions just say you remove it, obviously by pulling it. But I don't know exactly how to do it and I'm afraid I might do some damage.

 

9 hours ago, CS363 said:

This listing shows the vent from a few angles which may help...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/145327885156

 

Thanks.

Yeς, I saw several photos on the internet to understand how it connects. I don't see any holes for screws, it must be with a clasp. But I don't know where to grab it to pull it. 

So it looks like just these metal clips hold the vent inside the dash  and nothing more. 

Ok, i did it

for the record, there are 4 clips on the underside of the vent, (actually the vent cap) that need pressure to come off.

 

 😁

On 28/08/2024 at 22:03, Giannis20 said:

Ok, i did it

for the record, there are 4 clips on the underside of the vent, (actually the vent cap) that need pressure to come off.

 

Hello, I'm dealing with this problem right now on my MK4 fl, do you have any detail info on how to pull this damn thing out? 😁 Thank you for answer.span widgepan widget

Edited 18 November, 20241 yr by siwch

8 minutes ago, siwch said:

 😁

Hello, I'm dealing with this problem right now on my MK4 fl, do you have any detail info on how to pull this damn thing out? 😁 Thank you for answer.span widgepan widget

There are no screws, only clips. Start pulling this out from behind with a plastic trim removal and be gently. 

33 minutes ago, Giannis20 said:

There are no screws, only clips. Start pulling this out from behind with a plastic trim removal and be gently. 

Do you have Facebook Messenger or WhatsApp So I can send you some photos?

7 minutes ago, siwch said:

Do you have Facebook Messenger or WhatsApp So I can send you some photos?

 

Use this thread to share the photos. This way we can spread the knowledge to everyone. Otherwise, send me PM.

 

On 18/11/2024 at 15:11, Giannis20 said:

 

Use this thread to share the photos. This way we can spread the knowledge to everyone. Otherwise, send me PM.

 

Well basically I just need to show on some photos how exactly you released those 4 clips.

On 18/11/2024 at 15:11, Giannis20 said:

 

Use this thread to share the photos. This way we can spread the knowledge to everyone. Otherwise, send me PM.

 

Hello, Are you still active here?

31 minutes ago, siwch said:

Hello, Are you still active here?

Yes my friend.

8 minutes ago, Giannis20 said:

Yes my friend.

Great, I still didn't manage to pull the mentioned part out of my car so can you please send me some photos or maybe a video with a steps how to do it? I can't send personal messages🙄

check this out.

On 14/04/2025 at 19:42, Giannis20 said:

check this out.

I know.. its crackling.. its on my fixing list.. didnt find the time yet..

Did you solve it? cant see the pictures youve posted...

Did you solve it? I got the same issue just to get it out and another one, the left clip for changing of air broke(well i bought the car with broken clip). First I need to get this damn air vent out, then I need the clip. Does anyone have a link for aliexpress replacement? I searched like 100 clips and I don't know which one is correct and most of them fit octavia mk3...

Must be a commin prooblem. Mine has just broken after the centre plastic fell off. The previous owner must have glued it.

Did you find the link for the replacement part please?

Edited 19 December, 202519 Dec by Ste11

On 19/12/2025 at 14:18, Ste11 said:

Must be a commin prooblem. Mine has just broken after the centre plastic fell off. The previous owner must have glued it.

Did you find the link for the replacement part please?

Let me know if you fixed it and how

Hallo zusammen,

ich beschäftige mich gerade mit der Idee, schwer erhältliche oder unverhältnismäßig teure Kunststoff-Ersatzteile für Fahrzeuge nachzukonstruieren und bei Bedarf mittels 3D-Druck herstellen zu lassen.

Ich bin auf eure Diskussion über die defekten Kunststoffteile an der mittleren Lüftungsdüse des Škoda Octavia IV gestoßen. Bevor ich Zeit und Geld in eine mögliche Ersatzlösung investiere, möchte ich zunächst herausfinden, ob dafür tatsächlich Bedarf besteht.

Dazu hätte ich ein paar Fragen:

Zum Defekt

1. Welches konkrete Kunststoffteil ist bei euch gebrochen? Habt ihr Fotos vom defekten Teil oder eventuell eine Teilenummer?

2. Bei welchem Fahrzeug tritt das Problem auf (Baujahr, Modell und Ausstattung)?

3. Funktioniert die Lüftungsdüse ansonsten noch, oder muss wegen des Defekts die komplette Einheit getauscht werden?

Zur Ersatzteilversorgung
4. Habt ihr das Originalteil einzeln beim Händler oder online gefunden? Falls ja, unter welcher Teilenummer und zu welchem Preis?
5. Falls nur die komplette Lüftungseinheit angeboten wird: Was kostet diese bei eurem Händler beziehungsweise online?
6. Habt ihr bereits Ersatzlösungen, Reparatursets oder 3D-Druckmodelle ausprobiert? Falls ja, welche und mit welchem Ergebnis?

Zur möglichen Reparaturlösung
7. Würdet ihr ein passgenaues, separat erhältliches Ersatzteil kaufen, wenn dadurch der Austausch der kompletten Einheit vermieden werden könnte?
8. Welchen Preis würdet ihr für ein solches Teil als angemessen ansehen, sofern es zuverlässig passt und funktioniert?
9. Gibt es weitere Besitzer mit demselben Defekt, die ebenfalls nach einer Lösung suchen?

Ich habe aktuell noch kein fertiges Ersatzteil und möchte auch keine fertige Lösung versprechen. Zunächst geht es darum, den Defekt und die Nachfrage besser zu verstehen. Wenn sich daraus eine technisch sinnvolle Lösung ergibt, würde ich einen Prototyp entwickeln und testen lassen.

Über Fotos, Teilenummern, Links zu Angeboten und eure Erfahrungen würde ich mich sehr freuen.

Vielen Dank!

Hello everyone,

I am currently exploring the idea of reverse-engineering plastic vehicle parts that are difficult to source or disproportionately expensive, and having them produced via 3D printing when needed.

I came across your discussion regarding broken plastic components in the central air vent of the Škoda Octavia IV. Before I invest time and money into a potential replacement solution, I would like to determine whether there is actual demand for it.

To that end, I have a few questions:

Regarding the defect:

1. Which specific plastic part has broken?
2. Do you have photos of the damaged component, or perhaps a part number?

3. Which vehicle is affected (model year, model, and trim level)? Does the air vent still function otherwise, or does the entire unit need to be replaced due to the defect?

Regarding parts availability:

4. Have you been able to find the original part sold individually—either at a dealership or online? If so, what is the part number and the price?

5. If only the complete air vent unit is available, what is the cost at your dealership or online?

6. Have you already tried any alternative solutions, repair kits, or 3D-printed parts? If so, which ones, and what were the results?

Regarding a potential repair solution:

7. Would you purchase a precisely fitted, standalone replacement part if it meant avoiding the need to replace the entire unit?

8. What price would you consider reasonable for such a part, assuming it fits and functions reliably?

9. Are there other owners with the same defect who are also looking for a solution?

I do not currently have a finished replacement part, nor am I promising a ready-made solution. At this stage, the goal is simply to better understand the defect and the level of demand. If this leads to a technically sound solution, I would develop a prototype and have it tested.

I would greatly appreciate any photos, part numbers, links to listings, or insights based on your own experiences.

Thank you very much!

@KS000 auf Englisch bitte. Das ist die Standardsprache für Briskoda. Es stehen zahlreiche kostenlose Übersetzungstools zur Verfügung. Danke.

Edited 1 hour ago1 hr by Lee01