M T L T L

As u can see here, the rear air vent is broken. I tried to order the part on oemacuraparts but they give a choice of colors. I believe the vent outlets are all black no matter whats the interior color of the car. I'm a bit confused which to pick.



Part # 31.
Here's the page link
http://www.oemacuraparts.com/parts-c...bumper/console

BDoggPrelude

You need the white cream ivory one. The vents themselves are black but the surrounding area is matched to your interior.

Edit: Just realized there are two different options for the ivory color too. Might want to PM Tim at OEMAcuraParts to figure out which one is for which years. They may have changed the hue slightly.

M T L T L

Thanks

I thought they sell just the black plastic vent portion.

oo7spy

It comes with the ivory trim around the black vent. Both "white cream ivory" parts have the same part number and price. You can't go wrong.

M T L T L

They have the same "color code" I suppose but have different part numbers.
Do you think the silver/metallic rings on each side comes with it too or that's a different part by its own ?

oo7spy

Silver is separate. I missed the 2 in the part number. You want 023ZC. I'm 95% and twice on Sundays.

BDoggPrelude

83403-SJA-023ZC is not the same as 83403-SJA-003ZC. I'm guessing the 023ZC is for 09+ RL's but I would contact Tim to be sure before ordering.

OP, you could always pull of your current one and see what PN is stamped on the back of it too.

oo7spy

The only option for grey is 023ZB.

M T L T L

I've already sent a pm to Tim with link to this thread also. I'm still waiting for his reply. If not, I'll pull it out like u said.

Toppatop

Is there a part number for the silver tab on the vent that let's you open or close then vent? Mine is missing or broken

oo7spy

The wheel opens and closes the vent. The silver tab directs the flow. Either way, it is all one piece, #31.

Toppatop

007spy you are right and I'm going to order the #31 piece. My new question is how do I replace it. Is it something I can do on my own?

oo7spy

It is very likely you can do it as well as a dealer given your 4/10 mechanical ability. The diagram shows the silver trim covering a screw on the right side. Someone here has done it and explained before.

LSMKB1

Like 007spy said, it's #31 part number 83403-SJA-023ZC. Also, the silver plastic rings on the ends are separate parts and part numbers (#41 & #42).

Toppatop

Ok the part I ordered (83403-SJA-003ZC) just arrived by FedEx. Now I have no clue how to install. Can anyone shed some light on how this thing is installed. I figured it can't be that hard considering it only came with two tiny screws.

HEAVY_RL

iTrader: (1)

take the two tiny screws out of the old one.
remove
replace
put the two tiny screws back in

My guess based on the part blow out is that the end caps pop off.

Toppatop

That was my guess too by I didt want to brake anything while attempting to shimmy it off with a screw driver.

Toppatop

Eureka!!! After twenty minutes of carefully tugging and pulling, I finally was able to remove the plastic around the vent unit and was able to replace the damaged vent piece. Now the backseat looks beautiful for those that are lucky enough to ride in the backseat. I can't post pics because I don't know how to but I'll try and explain how I did it.

1. The larger plastic cover on the front pops off (used a knife with sharp point to avoid bending edges with screw driver. But be very carful).

2. The two plastic pieces on left and right side has two screws. One in the middle and at the bottom. Then it should pop off with a little finess.

3. Remove the screw holding the vent in place. Should be one on each side. Then with a bit more finess gently remove the vent unit and replace with new then reverse your disassembly.

Hope this helps anyone with the same issue by the way the part number for this is 83403-SJA-003ZC

JoeAz

#1 the larger plastic doesn't pops off on my RL, I afraid it going to break with a little bit more pressure. Any suggestions besides paying $80 to dealer for 20 min of work? Thanks!

oo7spy

What are you using to pry it? I found the best tool for interior pieces clipped on is your finger tips. Your RL isn't built differently, so I suggest pulling harder. Worst case, you break the piece and have to source a new one.

duke3k

I just removed this piece yesterday to run the cables to for my Ipod adapter retrofit. This larger piece is held on with a total of 4 spring clips - two on each side that push into slots . You just need to pull/pry very firmly straight back -However be very carefull that when it does finally pop loose that you dont over extend it - there is a two wire small cable that doesnt have much slack & it plugs into the keyless antenna receiver that is mounted to the inside of the panel. I broke the receptical on mine but was able to fix with some epoxy

whoooooohoooo my first post - we just bought an '05 RL w/ 70k miles for 13k