Actual Item and Reference Vehicle

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Actual item: black adjustable vent face with silver-effect outer trim.

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Rear and side profile showing mounting clips, duct cage and foam seal.

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Reference vehicle: Mitsubishi Colt MK6 Z30 facelift 5-door hatchback.

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What This Part Is

This is the left-hand outer dashboard ventilation outlet fitted to the Mitsubishi Colt VI / MK6 Z30 platform. It is also commonly described as a dashboard air vent, ventilation grille, air nozzle, air diffuser or heater outlet.

The vent is installed at the outer left edge of the instrument panel, nearest the left A-pillar and door. On a UK right-hand-drive vehicle this is the passenger or nearside front position. On a left-hand-drive vehicle, the same physical left-hand position is on the driver's side.

Air supplied by the heater and air-conditioning duct passes through this outlet. The movable vent face allows the occupant to direct, reduce or close the airflow. The component is mechanically operated and normally requires no wiring, programming or diagnostic coding.

Part Identification

Catalogue-Based Vehicle Compatibility

Body Style Guidance

• 5-door Colt Z30 hatchback: approximately 2004–2012.
• 3-door Colt Z30 hatchback: approximately 2005–2012.
• Colt CZC convertible: approximately 2006–2009.
• The same model can use different colours, trims or left/right components.
• Part-number and photograph comparison remain mandatory.

This Part Does Not Fit

• The right-hand outer dashboard vent. On a UK vehicle, that is normally the driver's or offside front position.
• The centre dashboard ventilation outlets.
• Earlier Mitsubishi Colt generations produced before the Z30 platform.
• Later Mitsubishi Mirage or Space Star A00 models, even when first registered close to 2012 or 2013.
• Any vehicle whose old vent has a different part number, trim finish, clip pattern or duct shape.
• Smart Forfour models unless the buyer independently confirms the identical MN140559/MN140559XA reference. Platform similarity alone is not proof of fitment.
• A 2013-registered Colt unless its VIN confirms that it is a late Z30 vehicle and the original vent matches this item.

Common Symptoms of a Damaged Vent

Why Choose a Factory-Fit Used Component?

• Correct dashboard contour and clip geometry when the part number matches.
• Matching dashboard grain, shape and silver-effect finish.
• Designed to seal against the original heater and air-conditioning duct.
• No trimming, drilling, adapters or modification should be necessary.
• Better visual integration than many low-cost universal or reproduction parts.
• A used component may save as much as 70% compared with a new dealer-supplied equivalent, depending on current availability and pricing.
• Reusing an existing component reduces demand for new raw materials, manufacturing and packaging.

Fitting Instructions

Recommended Tools

• Plastic automotive trim-removal lever.
• Low-tack masking tape or protective cloth.
• Small inspection torch.
• Protective gloves.
• Optional plastic pick for releasing stubborn retaining clips.

General Replacement Procedure

1. Park the vehicle safely, switch the ignition off and remove the key.
2. Protect the surrounding dashboard trim with low-tack tape or a clean cloth.
3. Inspect the replacement vent and compare its number, finish and clip positions with the existing component.
4. Insert a plastic trim lever carefully between the outer vent bezel and the dashboard opening.
5. Work gradually around the circumference. Release each clip evenly rather than forcing one side.
6. Pull the old vent straight outward. Do not insert a metal screwdriver deeply into the dashboard or heater duct.
7. Remove any loose foam or debris from the duct opening without allowing material to fall into the ventilation system.
8. Align the replacement vent in the correct left-hand orientation and press it evenly until all retaining clips engage.
9. Confirm that the vent sits flush and that the face opens, closes and changes direction smoothly.
10. Start the heater fan and check for correct airflow, excessive movement, vibration or whistling.

These instructions are general guidance. Dashboard trim becomes brittle with age. Professional installation is recommended where clips are seized, the dashboard is damaged or the buyer is unfamiliar with trim removal.

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Fitment Verification Checklist

1. Confirm the vehicle is a Mitsubishi Colt MK6 / VI Z30 or listed CZC variant.
2. Confirm the required position is physically left-hand.
3. On a UK vehicle, confirm that the required part is passenger/nearside front.
4. Compare MN140559 or MN140559XA with the old component.
5. Compare the black face, silver ring, foam seal and mounting clips.
6. Check the vehicle's full 17-character VIN when any uncertainty remains.
7. Do not rely solely on a registration lookup or eBay compatibility message.

Delivery, International Postage and Collection

VAT Information

This used component is sold under the Global Accounting VAT margin scheme where applicable. VAT is not shown separately on the sale and cannot be reclaimed as separately charged input VAT.

Returns and Buyer Responsibilities

• Returns are handled through the official eBay returns process.
• Check the VIN, part number, side and photographs before installation.
• The item must be returned complete, securely packaged and in the same condition in which it was supplied.
• Where eBay permits it, a deduction of up to 50% may be considered only when installation, use, damage, modification, contamination or missing components have caused an actual loss in value.
• No automatic 50% fee is imposed merely because the buyer ordered the wrong part.
• Do not force, drill, glue, paint or alter the component before confirming correct fitment.

Supporting Reuse and a Local Small Business

♻️ Choosing a quality used vehicle component keeps an existing part in productive use and can reduce the energy, raw materials, manufacturing and packaging associated with producing a replacement from new.

📦 Every purchase supports an independent automotive recycling and parts business, helps maintain skilled local employment and contributes to keeping repairable vehicles on the road for longer.

🔧 Our objective is to supply clearly identified components, provide accurate fitment guidance and reduce avoidable deliveries, incorrect orders and unnecessary returns.