Something fell into the rear floor vent: can't get it out!

[Csquared74]

I tried all the tricks mentioned above and nothing worked. I had items stuck in both rear vents the would roll and clank around every time the car accelerated or slowed down. I ordered some reverse air nozzles used for pressure washing and attached one with six reverse holes to my air compressor. You will need to connect it directly to the air hose using a double threaded coupler. Do not connect to the quick disconnect fitting, the diameter is too large and it will not go into the vent (see picture). Thread the hose into the vent (about 2-2.5 ft, see pic of the vent and shape) and slowly pull it out. I had the most success by quickly pushing the hose in and out right were the drops down into the floor. I was able to pull out two AAA batteries from one side and full size lipstick from the other side. I now have the mesh vents that Velcro to the floor over both vents. Good luck!

 

[Csquared74]

I tried all the tricks mentioned above and nothing worked. I had items stuck in both rear vents the would roll and clank around every time the car accelerated or slowed down. I ordered some reverse air nozzles used for pressure washing and attached one with six reverse holes to my air compressor. You will need to connect it directly to the air hose using a double threaded coupler. Do not connect to the quick disconnect fitting, the diameter is too large and it will not go into the vent (see picture). Thread the hose into the vent (about 2-2.5 ft, see pic of the vent and shape) and slowly pull it out. I had the most success by quickly pushing the hose in and out right were the drops down into the floor. I was able to pull out two AAA batteries from one side and full size lipstick from the other side. I now have the mesh vents that Velcro to the floor over both vents. Good luck!

Here a link to the fittings I used...There are lots of other options available as well...https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CG86P38J?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

 

[m3p_uk]

what is the purpose of these vents? are they footwell heating for the rear passangers or vents for battery heat?

 

[JHCCAZ]

what is the purpose of these vents? are they footwell heating for the rear passangers or vents for battery heat?

The former (well, in the UK - over here they may also be needed for passenger cooling ).

The battery temperature is maintained via the liquid/vapor circuits of the heat pump network.

 

[m3p_uk]

The former (well, in the UK - over here they may also be needed for passenger cooling ).

The battery temperature is maintained via the liquid/vapor circuits of the heat pump network.

Ok thanks, mine is a version before the heat pump so assume there's some cooling radiator in there

 

[Pianewman]

Ok thanks, mine is a version before the heat pump so assume there's some cooling radiator in there

No. It's entirely HVAC related, not related to heat pump or battery cooling.