Dropped something in my cars defroster vent

56,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BILL BURR
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I want to get it out. anyone know how I can get in there to get it out?
Jan 6, 2021 at 5:27 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening,

I have had good luck with the shop vacuum. Put it in the area of where it went in and see if you can suck it out.

Beyond that, you may have to pull the dash to get to the ducts

Roy
Jan 6, 2021 at 9:57 AM
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BILL BURR
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Should I put a net over the hole to suck it out?
Jan 7, 2021 at 11:17 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Not at all. The suction is so strong, if it is loose in the duct, it will pick it up. Then check the filter in the shop vacuum for the piece.

Roy
Jan 7, 2021 at 7:13 PM
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