Failed at the first step of de-snorkeling. some help please

[Bmod986]

ok so i tried to take the vent off so i could reach the tube and i failed. the bottom part of the blinds wont budge and i thinks i snapped one corner of the top blind. So what now. I took out the screw and wiggled everything to try to make it move. Im afraid il break something else. I even applied some wd-40 to see if it would loosen up. One question is can i pull the outer vent without pushing the blind or will that brake the brackets?

[Ghostrider 310]

The blinds have little nubs on them that you can't see. Like many other Porsche parts, they unlock in a specific sequence. It's a gentle push in and then you move them laterally to release the nub from the hold. If memory serves correct, it's a down and to the left movement. As you already discovered they are delicate, so work it like a puzzle, gently and you should have success. Once you see it apart the reverse is easy.

[Jager]

This picture might help...

[Bmod986]

Thanks for the help but i still cant push the blinds back. I even hit it with a hammer a few times. Softly but still it didn't budge. I know i have to start from the bottom but it just wont move and I dont't know how much stress that hing can take before it breaks. Im still going to try it but I just want to make sure its done right and i dont have to end up buying a new vent piece.