Good Day,I have a 2007 Sundancer...

[Dickcour]

Good Day,

I have a 2007 Sundancer 310. The clamshell vent cover on the port side took a hit and needs to be replaced. Two of the three xmas tree retainers are broken off flush. May I just push them through or do I need to extract them. If extraction, any suggestions. Thank you.

[TRSmith1016]

Hi,
I would try to extract them. Drill a small hole in the pin and screw in a drywall screw. You can then pull them out with pliers. If they happen to push through or in far enough to allow adequate room for the new pins, no worries. I would recommend using an adhesive like 3M 5200 when you replace the vent. This will make it harder to knock off if you happen to hit it again.

[TRSmith1016]

Hello,
I would first try to extract the pins by drilling a small hole in the pin and thread in a drywall screw. You can then pull them out with pliers. If they happen to push through, no harm done.

[Capt__Pete]

I would be careful with the 5200. I have had the same problem a couple of times and if it happens again the clamshell might crack in half and you might have trouble removing the remaining piece. An option would be to use 4200 but I just reinstalled it using the Christmas tree inserts and caulk.

[Dickcour]

Thanks for the tips. I will give them a shot.