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Old 03-05-2023, 07:05 AM   #1
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Left and right side are different, at least on a 2004
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Old 03-06-2023, 06:10 AM   #2
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Left and right side are different, at least on a 2004
Yes, also on a 2003
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Old 03-06-2023, 09:27 AM   #3
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Left and right side are different, at least on a 2004
ahh, so it's supposed to be that way I guess
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ahh, so it's supposed to be that way I guess
The two sides are different because the vents serve different air flow purposes: Driver's side is an air intake for the engine, passenger's side is an engine compartment heat vent
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The two sides are different because the vents serve different air flow purposes: Driver's side is an air intake for the engine, passenger's side is an engine compartment heat vent
nice, thanks for the info!
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