How to Remove Fridge Vent Panel?

[Marko Polo]

Anybody know how to remove the fridge Vent Panel?

I took the 16 screws out and its glued pretty solid. Should I use a heat gun? Do I glue it again after I replace it?

Thanks y'all! Happy Trails!

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[Kentuckian]

I used a sharp edged putty knife to cut through the adhesive to remove the panel. I removed the panel to clean and reseal the cabinet during my replacement of my fridge. I do recommend that you apply a sealant when you reinstall it just to keep rain from running into the compartment by slipping under the edges of the panel. Good luck. As I remember it that adhesive is rock hard!

By the way, I am talking about the upper refrigerator vent panel on my '93. I have never needed to remove the lower fridge vent panel.

[slapthecat]

Lower would be about the same. A little tougher to remove though because of all the adhesive they used in the corners (needed to take that out when I did my fridge replacement)
For re-installation re-sealing, I used ProflexRV sealant for the inside seal (real easy to worth with!), and butyl tape around the lip of the cover on the outside seal.