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[4th Gen : 01-07]: Missing vent cover, can I tape it closed?

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Old 12-01-2016, 10:03 AM
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Default Missing vent cover, can I tape it closed?

Hi,
I just bought an old Caravan Sport (2002) and I noticed it's missing a cover for one of the vents by the feet of the front passenger. If the vent setting includes the feet, this thing blows a LOT of cold air, no matter if it's set on heat or AC. Next to it is a smaller vent that works properly and blow air through there. But I think the missing cover on this big one is supposed to keep it shut? Am I correct? Can I just ductape it? Or any other more permanent solutions? I tried Google to see what the part is called and maybe I can order it, but nothing came up.
Thank you in advance.
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Old 12-01-2016, 04:26 PM
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Looks like a cabin filter slot with the cover missing maybe?
 
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Old 12-01-2016, 04:36 PM
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In answer to your question, just go ahead and tape it. You'll just won't have a filter element which many cars don't to start with.
 
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Old 12-01-2016, 09:16 PM
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If you do want to replace the cover the part number is 4885463AA.
 
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Old 12-02-2016, 08:35 AM
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Yep, that's it! The cabin filter is missing and the cover!!! Thank you for helping me.
 




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