Series-1 Hatch Vent Duct Clips & Restoration Info Needed

[kunzma]

What is the inner thickness dimension?  Looked back at the thread's drawings and I don't see it listed.

Edited October 16, 2017 by kunzma

[Rreford]

can someone talk me through the right way to remove the hatch vent assembly without breaking off the grill pins? the passenger side plastic vent and tube was loose and came right out, so I was able to flex the clip enough to get the hatch vent out. The driver side vent assembly is not budging, I can't see any of the clip hardware or grill pins to get to them - the vent is possibly held in with some weatherstripping snot - don't want to break the grill on that side, but I haven't been able to wiggle it loose.

Edited January 16, 2021 by Rreford

[cgsheen1]

Are you working on it from the topside or underside of the hatch?

[Rreford]

I am stripping the car for paint, I have access to both sides