semperkeith Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Hello, I am trying to come up with ways to mount my gps in a good location. In my state, you cannot legally stick it to the windshield (as far as I know). So, I was looking at the center AC vent, perhaps sacrificing it for the mounting position but I would like to remove the vent part that rotates without damaging it. I have looked it over but can't figure it out. Help would be appreciated or ideas for mounting that someone else has worked out. Thanks, Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precisionair Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 No need to sacrifice your AC vent... Check this out.... Made just for the Transit Connect... http://www.proclipusa.com/dashboard-mounts/vehicle/ford/transit-connect/2013.cmsv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
103west43rd Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Hello semperkeith. The three vents in the middle of the dash are called by Ford the "upper storage compartment". The entire assembly (the vents and the storage compartment) is held in by 11 retaining clips along the edges. It will need to be removed to access the back of the vents. The vents are simply held in by 3 retaining tabs. Release the tabs and push the vent out the front of the panel. If you are interested, the vent on the left of the sterring wheel is much easier to access. Just remove the instrument end panel (size of a pack of cigarettes, to the left of the lighting switch and around the end of the instrument panel)(be carefull, it uses molded tabs to stay in place, not metal clips). Then reach in and release the 3 tabs, then push the vent out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semperkeith Posted August 9, 2013 Author Share Posted August 9, 2013 Hey, thanks both of you for the information, the Proclips system seems like the way to go. 103west, about those "retaining clips along the edges of the upper storage compartment" are they such that the edges are pulled up until they release one by one. Is a tool used? I am asking because I would really like to install a 12 volt outlet in the upper storage compartment to service the GPS, I so dislike power cords dangling down, mickey mouse like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
103west43rd Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I never liked trying to remove a panel held in by clips. I use a tool made for removing "christmas tree fasteners" with tape on the blade to prevent scratching. For the assembly we are discussing, I would start from a corner back toward the windshield and yes, one clip at a time. If something goes wrong, the crack will be less noticeable then if you start from the edge below the vents! Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semperkeith Posted August 10, 2013 Author Share Posted August 10, 2013 Thanks for the tips, sounds dangerous (cracking). I will proceed under the caution light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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