Well that settles it.............I just couldnt figure out how leaves got into those things.

 

Gunner,
I agree. If you look up under the vent there are about 20 small holes about 1/8" in diameter. No way leaves could get sucked in at that point.

 

geez - guys, that's not the issue - I only asked how do you get the darn things off. I only told why because of past experience on forums, people ask the "why" question. Hell, I want to remove them and burn them - just because I can.

 

"There is a bunch of leaves up in there that I am trying to get out".

Well then,good luck with your defoliation...............

 

Defoliation!!

 

Wanna borrow my rake?

 

Reminds me of an interview (think it was on Auto Week) a few years ago with a Subaru engineer. He was asked if the scoop on the hood of the vehicle they were reviewingwas functional (interviewer obviously knew it wasn't). The engineer replies "Yes, it's is fully functional...... its function is to sit there on top of the hood and look cool."

 

I have the same problem! I have leaves PILED in mine! I know what hes talking about.. Did anyone figure out how to remove those 2 square vents on each side of the windshield?

 

Yep, get a good hold on it and pull up. Should come off.

 

I actually thought the passenger side was for the intake. The air cleaner box does lead to the fender area, so I thought it was getting air through that thing. Plus, you always see snorkels installed in that area. I think I'll still tell people that... I hate it when stuff is non-functional lol...